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Board of Education rules in test of new Iowa law on school curriculum
The State Board of Education ruled against the appeal today of a Dallas Center Grimes parent in a test of the new law banning critical race theory and social justice
Report: Iowa could have 100% carbon-free power by 2045
Iowa’s electricity needs are expected to rise by 30 to 60 percent in the next 20 years, and a new report finds the state might be able to meet the

Rock Valley Man Killed in South Dakota Crash
UPDATED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of the man involved in a fatal single-vehicle crash last Thursday afternoon. 62-year-old Warren Dale
Ten days until fall and Iowa gets a steamy, late summer heat wave
The calendar says it’s mid-September but it’s feeling a lot more like mid-July. National Weather Service meteorologist Andrew Ansorge says we have several days of unseasonable heat ahead. “We’re looking

Sanborn Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges
A Sanborn man could face more than a century behind bars if convicted on multiple drug-related charges. According to a criminal complaint filed by the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old
Historic D-Day warship docks in eastern Iowa for tours
A floating museum housed inside an 80-year-old warship is docked for the next several days on the Mississippi River in Muscatine, its only stop in Iowa this year. Cory Burdette
Commission discusses raising Iowa hunting, fishing, trapping fees
The Iowa Natural Resource Commission discussed the possibility of increasing hunting, fishing and trapping by 5% at their monthly meeting. Commissioners and those who spoke on the issue Thursday say
Algona stop for American Revolution exhibit that’s traveling the US
A traveling exhibit called “The American Revolution Experience” opens Sunday at the public library in Algona. Teri Miller is with the Daughters of the American Revolution chapter in Algona, which
Iowa teacher faces firing over post about Charlie Kirk’s death
An Oskaloosa teacher has been placed on administrative leave and could be fired as soon as next week for comments posted on social media after the shooting death of conservative
Iowa traffic deaths remain well below average
Traffic deaths on Iowa roadways are down 32 compared to this day (9/11) last year. DOT director Scott Marler told the Transportation Commission during their meeting this week they are