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State Recognizes "Stand Up for Grain Safety" Week

Iowa proclaims Stand Up for Grain Safety Week to raise awareness of grain‑bin hazards and promote training, prevention, and worker safety statewide.

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April 1, 2026
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Nominations Sought for 2026 Governor's Award for Quality Care

The award recognizes Iowa health care facilities offering unique or innovative activities to enhance the quality of care or life for their residents.

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December 31, 2025
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DIAL Again Meets Federal Requirements for Long-term Care Surveys in 2025

DIAL has once again met federal requirements set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the federal fiscal year from October 2024-September 2025.

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October 10, 2025
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DIAL Releases New Podcast Episode to Correct Misinformation

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing released a new ā€œDIALED INā€ podcast Friday in an effort to correct some inaccuracies in recent

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August 27, 2025
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Ruthven Community Care Center Honored with 2025 Governor’s Award for Quality Care

Officials from DIAL presented final 2025 Governor's Awards for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities in Briarwood on Aug. 20.

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August 20, 2025
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Briarwood Health Care Center Wins Governor's Quality Care Award

Iowa Lt. Gov and officials from DIAL presented the first of two 2025 Governor's Awards for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities in Briarwood on Aug. 6.

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August 6, 2025
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Briarwood staff accept award
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DIAL Expands CNA Testing Access with New Online Exam Options

DIAL contracts with two nationally recognized testing providers to offer secure, remote online written testing for CNA candidates across Iowa.

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June 2, 2025
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DIAL Meets Nursing Home Survey Performance Guidelines for Federal Fiscal Year 2024

DIAL has met the federal mandate for nursing home inspections outlined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for federal fiscal year 2024.

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October 24, 2024
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Eldora Specialty Care Wins Governor's Quality Care Award

Officials from DIAL presented the second of two 2024 Governor's Awards for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities in Eldora on Sept. 27.

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September 27, 2024
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Eldora staff accepting award
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Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown Wins Governor's Quality Care Award

Officials from DIAL presented the first of two 2024 Governor's Awards for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities in Marshalltown on Sept. 19.

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September 19, 2024
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Veteran's Home staff accepting the 2024 Governor's Award
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State inspects food vendors, games, and amusement rides at the Iowa State Fair

Staff from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) conduct inspections of food stands, games, and Midway rides at the Iowa State Fair.

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August 8, 2024
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La Porte City Specialty Care receives 2023 Governor's Award for Quality Care

Officials from DIAL presented the final of three 2023 Governor's Awards for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities.

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August 17, 2023
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State inspects food vendors, games, and amusement rides at the Iowa State Fair

Staff from the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) are conducting inspections of food stands, games, & Midway rides at the Iowa State Fair.

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August 11, 2023
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Green Hills Health Care Center receives 2023 Governor's Award for Quality Care

DIA staff presented the second of three 2023 Governor's Awards for Quality Care in Health Care Facilities.

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June 23, 2023
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Gracewell Nursing Facility receives 2023 Governor's Award for Quality Care

Gov. Kim Reynolds and officials from the IowaĀ Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) presented the first of threeĀ 2023 Governor's Awards for Quality Care.

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June 9, 2023

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