Iowa is injecting $10.5 million in federal funding to establish residency programs in rural communities. Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa HHS aim to create up to 14 new training opportunities that could reshape medical care for underserved areas.

Community leaders are forging ahead with plans to renovate Newton MercyOne Medical Center’s emergency room. The $5-million project is on track, with regular updates monitored by Jasper County Emergency Management Director Jamey Robinson.