Which entity was Sioux City's Mayor Bob Scott frustrated with this week?
The U.S. Army
The U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Navy
The IRS
Nope, it's the Navy, who Scott says fleeced not only his community but all taxpayers when they decommissioned the USS Sioux City after less than five years in service.
That's right. Scott claims the Navy fleeced not only his community but all taxpayers when they decommissioned the USS Sioux City after less than five years in service.
The military cited a propulsion defect and the high cost of operation for pulling the USS Sioux City and other Freedom-class ships out of service. Scott estimates $1.5 million went toward a christening ceremony for the vessel in November 2018 as well as a scholarship fund, with the majority from citizens of Sioux City and surrounding areas. Read more: https://bit.ly/44mmQpW
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson/U.S. Navy
Who announced this week that they're entering the 2024 election cycle to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks for Iowa's 1st Congressional District seat?
Former state Rep. Christina Bohannan
Former U.S. Rep Abby Finkenauer
Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart
Current 2nd District Rep. Ashley Hinson
Incorrect. It's Christina Bohannan.
Correct.
In the 2022 midterm, Miller-Meeks beat out Bohannan by more than 20,000 votes. Bohannan was only able to carry Democratic stronghold Johnson County. She's back again in 2024 — and counting on turnout being different in a presidential election year. Read more: https://bit.ly/45b9b5X
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State officials are reopening the search for an administrator to oversee a new state program of crisis pregnancy centers that supports childbirth over abortion. Why?
The program was temporarily paused
They rejected the sole applicant in the last round
The application requirements had to be revised
No one applied
No, they rejected the sole applicant in the last round.
That's right.
According to records obtained by IPR, a newly formed nonprofit called the Iowa Pregnancy Care Network was the only applicant for the position. The group is affiliated with a Texas-based nonprofit that has run a similar state-funded program, but local reports have criticized the program for potentially misusing state funds and having little data on its outcomes. Read more: https://bit.ly/44f8tDq
In a letter, 12 Iowa House Democrats asked the Iowa Utilities Board to slow down its consideration of Summit Carbon Solution’s carbon dioxide pipeline. Which of the following was NOT a reason they listed as to why?
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration hasn’t yet finalized new rules for carbon capture projects
The project hasn’t yet garnered the land it needs
Eminent domain remains unpopular among Iowans
The pipeline will be much more expensive than originally proposed
No, that is a reason they listed.
That's right.
Summit’s proposed Midwest Carbon Express pipeline would span 2,000 miles. The $5.5 billion project would capture carbon dioxide from 30 ethanol plants in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. The CO2 gathered would be stored underground in North Dakota. Read more: https://bit.ly/3P0j8h7
COVID-19 levels are trending upwards across the country due to a new subvariant. True or False: While the subvariant is reportedly more contagious, it doesn’t appear to cause more severe illness.
True
False
Nope, it's true.
Correct.
Nancy Wilde, manager of infection prevention at UnityPoint Health, says Iowans should check with their doctor for advice and make sure they are up to date on their COVID vaccinations, especially seniors and those with underlying health conditions. Read more: https://bit.ly/3OZEc7j
During a town hall this week, which representative made the claim that the availability of opioid-overdose antidotes is leading people with an addiction to overdose intentionally?
Iowa's 1st Congressional District Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Iowa's 2nd District Rep. Ashley Hinson
Iowa's 3rd District Rep. Zach Nunn
Iowa's 4th District Rep. Randy Feenstra
No, Mariannette Miller-Meeks did.
That's right.
Miller-Meeks held the town hall in Johnson County on Monday night, her first since being elected to her seat. Read more: https://bit.ly/45eziZY
Thomas Hartwell/AP Photo, File
Facial recognition scanners are now in full-time use at the state’s two largest airports. The scanners verify IDs used by passengers as they board. True or False: After taking a passenger's photo, the scanners store the image for security purposes.
Radio Iowa
True
False
Incorrect, a TSA spokesperson said the photo taken is deleted immediately and not stored.
Correct, a TSA spokesperson said the photo taken is deleted immediately and not stored.
The machines have been running in a pilot program since May. Read more: https://bit.ly/3quY1Ky
A 9-year-old won which musical contest at the Iowa State Fair this year?
A singing competition
A banjo-playing competition
A cowbell-playing competition
A harmonica-playing competition
Nope, it was a harmonica competition.
That's right!
Gus Major, from Ankeny, has been playing the harmonica since he was a toddler and sometimes plays with his dad’s blues band. The piece he played for the state fair competition was his own composition. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KNIPz0
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Horizon Science Academy started classes this week. The academy is a...
Private school
Charter school
Day care
Public school
Nope! Horizon Science Academy is a state-funded charter school affiliated with Illinois-based Concept Schools, a charter network with more than 30 locations in the Midwest.
That's right. Horizon Science Academy is a state-funded charter school affiliated with Illinois-based Concept Schools, a charter network with more than 30 locations in the Midwest.
Horizon Science Academy has started with classes in kindergarten through third grade, and will expand each year. This is the academy's first year operating in the state. Read more: https://bit.ly/459yeGG
Note: A previous version of this quiz stated that the school's name was "New Horizon Science Academy," and has been corrected.
The remains of the old I-74 bridge over the Mississippi River between Bettendorf and Moline, Ill. will be destroyed with explosives on Aug. 27. A program has been underway for several years to relocate what from the bridge area?
Radio Iowa
Boats
Fish
Mussels
Turtles
Incorrect, it's mussels.
Correct.
A signal will also be sent out in the air that’s designed to keep animals away during the explosion, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Read more: https://bit.ly/3OFmvZw