South Iowa News

Census Bureau: nobody in Shannon identified as multi-racial in 2019

By South Iowa News | Aug 31, 2021

All 80 citizens living in Shannon in 2019 were white, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

Census Bureau: 71.5 percent of people in Sharpsburg were old enough to vote in 2019

By South Iowa News | Aug 31, 2021

Of the 123 citizens living in Sharpsburg in 2019, 88 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Census Bureau: 77.5 percent of people in Shannon were old enough to vote in 2019

By South Iowa News | Aug 30, 2021

Of the 80 citizens living in Shannon in 2019, 62 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Census Bureau: 1.9% of people in Seymour identified as multi-racial in 2019

By South Iowa News | Aug 30, 2021

Of the 567 citizens living in Seymour in 2019, 98.1 percent said they were only one race, while 1.9 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

Census Bureau: 80.1 percent of people in Seymour were old enough to vote in 2019

By South Iowa News | Aug 29, 2021

Of the 567 citizens living in Seymour in 2019, 454 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Census Bureau: nobody in Russell identified as multi-racial in 2019

By South Iowa News | Aug 29, 2021

All 593 citizens living in Russell in 2019 were white, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

'Public schools haven’t even started yet,' Des Moines-based public defender laments as Polk County COVID stats surge

By Karen Kidd | Aug 28, 2021

Like many others, a Des Moines-based public defender is nervously waiting to see whether the now-passed Iowa State Fair, with its more than 1 million attendees, will turn out to be a COVID-19 super spreader event.

Pate: Iowa’s redistricting efforts ‘a model for the nation’

By David Hutton | Aug 28, 2021

A partisan issue in many states, Iowa’s process forbids use of political data

College Is Even More Stressful for Girls: Study

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Even before COVID-19, college could be a challenging experience, but a new study suggests those stresses are much higher for female students.

Student activities planned for August/September

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

The student activities department has a lot planned for the months of August and September! All of the following events are free to SWCC students.

Pages for Pennies Book Sale on Sep 10

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Proceeds from Sale of used books, LPs, DVDs, music, games and puzzles benefit the Ottumwa Public Library Friends, Inc, the Greater Ottumwa Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Bridge View Center Inc.

For Better Breastfeeding, 'Lactation Consultants' Can Help

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Breastfeeding provides a baby with many positive benefits, but it doesn't always happen easily.

Market Study for Greenfield Business Owners and Consumers

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Greenfield Chamber/Main Street & Development applied for and received Market Study and Strategies technical assistance program from Main Street Iowa.

Downtown Wine Walk on Sep 10

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Join us for the Downtown Wine Walk on September 10th from 5:00PM – 8:00PM.

Lunch in the Courtyard on September 10

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Lunch in the Courtyard on September 10

Thursday Night in the Park - Latino Festival on Sep 9

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Join us for a free family night as we celebrate the Latino heritage and culture!

Career Fair on campus Aug. 31

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

Southwestern Community College and IowaWorks will be hosting a Parking Lot Career Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 31, from 1-4 p.m., at the SWCC Creston campus in the main parking lot.

Why Do Black, Hispanic Newborns Face Higher Health Risks?

By Press release submission | Aug 28, 2021

All births are not created equal, new U.S. research reveals: Differences in the quality of hospital care contribute to a higher chance of complications among Black and Hispanic newborns compared to white and Asian infants.