Iowa
8-year-old Iowa boy dies after being backed over by truck while riding bike
Iowa State Patrol and Ottumwa police are investigating the death of a 8-year-old boy who was killed by a truck while riding his bike on Tuesday.
First responders were dispatched to the 200 block of North Hancock and Dewey streets for a pedestrian crash involving an 8-year-old boy and a Dodge truck at around 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, police spokesperson Lt. Jason Bell said in a statement.
The 8-year-old died at the scene, Bell said.
Investigators reported that the truck had accidentally backed over the boy in an alley, Bell said. Police have identified the driver, but no charges have been filed as the crash is still under investigation.
The 8-year-old boy was identified as Jaxxon Cain, Ottumwa Community School District Superintendent Michael McGrory said in a statement.
Cain, who had recently finished second grade, was a cherished member of the school community, McGrory said.
“This is a heartbreaking moment for our school district,” McGrory said. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family during this unimaginably difficult time.”
The district has organized support services for students and staff for anyone affected by Cain’s death, McGrory said.
“We ask that you keep Jaxxon’s family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this unimaginable loss,” McGrory said. “Together, we will honor the memory of Jaxxon and support one another through this heart-wrenching loss.”
José Mendiola is a breaking news reporter for the Register. Reach him at jmendiola@dmreg.com.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – Iowa women’s soccer grabbed a, 1-0 win over South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Kenzie Roling scored the game’s only goal in the first half.
Fernanda Mayrink came up big in goal for the Hawkeyes. She saved a penalty kick in the second half that would have tied it.
Up next, Iowa will take on LSU in the second round on November 20th.
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Well Known & Highly Respected Businessman From Spencer & Iowa Great Lakes Passes Away – Explore Okoboji
(Spencer)– A well known and highly respected businessman in Spencer and the Iowa Great Lakes Area has passed away.
Toby Shine joined Shine Brothers full time in 1960. He later went on to start up a wire cutting and auto shredding business in Spencer in the mid 1980’s, serving as owner and President of the company. Shine was also very active in the Spencer and Iowa Great Lakes communities. He developed the Pelican Ridge housing development on the east side of Arnolds Park and later went on to build and operate a vintage car restoration business and museum just off Highway 86 in West Okoboji. Shine was also known for his involvement in philanthropy and played a major role with the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation’s Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute.
Funeral arrangements for Toby Shine are pending with Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
Iowa State’s Audi Crooks helping hometown community during government shutdown
Iowa State star Audi Crooks is providing care packages for local families impacted by the suspension of SNAP during the government shutdown.
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history ended late Thursday, Nov. 12, and many Iowans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are wondering when they will receive their next payments.
Amid the shutdown, the Trump administration paused SNAP payments on Nov. 1 for approximately 12% of Americans, or 41.7 million people, who rely on cash cards known as Electronic Benefits Transfer to purchase food. States then sued the administration, sparking a back-and-forth in courts before eventually reaching the Supreme Court.
Here’s the latest on SNAP benefits resuming with the government reopening.
When will November SNAP benefits be available in Iowa?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the SNAP program, gave the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services the green light to issue full SNAP benefits for November, according to Iowa HHS.
“Benefits are being loaded onto cards now and could be available later today, Thursday, Nov. 13,” according to Iowa HHS’ website. “Iowa HHS anticipates that all SNAP benefits will be issued by Friday, Nov. 14.”
What is the Iowa EBT balance phone number?
Iowans can check their EBT balance by calling 1-800-359-5802 or by logging in to their EBT account online or through the ConnectEBT mobile app.
Who’s eligible for SNAP benefits in Iowa?
To be eligible for SNAP, you must meet the following requirements:
- You must be a U.S. citizen or a non-citizen national of the U.S.
- You must be a resident of Iowa
- You must meet income guidelines for gross and net income limits
- You must provide a Social Security number or proof that you have applied for one
- You must live in a legal SNAP household. This is defined as people who live together, buy food together, and prepare meals together
How much money you receive from SNAP is determined by how much you earn from your job, as well as other income you may receive, such as Social Security. The number of people who live with you also determines how much money you may receive.
How many Iowans have received SNAP benefits this year?
More than 267,000 Iowans received $45 million worth of SNAP benefits in May, according to the USDA.
USA TODAY reporter Mary Walrath-Holdridge contributed to this report.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
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