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Steen says as governor he’d back Iowa ESAs for homeschoolers
Republican candidate Adam Steen says if he’s elected governor, he’ll push to expand state-funded Education Savings Accounts to parents who homeschool their children. “School choice only works if it’s a
ISU study indicates bees may contribute to plant diversity
While it’s long been known that having a wide range of plants attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies and bats, a new Iowa State University study finds pollinators may be an
Burlington museum to feature art, music that was banned in 1930s Germany
The Art Center of Burlington will host a one-day exhibit this week that will feature reproductions of artwork that was considered degenerate and banned by the Nazi Party in Germany
Dordt to Host Ag Day
Dordt University’s Ag Department is set to host its annual Ag Day on Friday, April 24, continuing a tradition that has served the Sioux Center community for over 45 years.
Jim Carlin Campaigns at Sioux Center Pizza Ranch
Republican Jim Carlin, a candidate for the US Senate, brought his campaign to Sioux Center’s Pizza Ranch as part of his “Stop the Squeeze Tour.” Carlin, a Sioux City attorney
Diamond Vogel Celebrates 100 Years with Windmill Park Project in Orange City
It was a windy, cold, but sunny day in Orange City, with conditions fitting for a ribbon-cutting at Windmill Park, as a nice crowd gathered, including city leaders, members of
Report finds Iowa demographics a drag on state’s economy
Iowa’s population grew by nearly 7900 residents last year, but a new report from an Iowa based research group says the slow pace of that growth is a drag on
Police photos of persons of interest in Sunday shooting in Iowa City
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying five people they say may be connected to the Sunday morning shooting near the University of Iowa campus that wounded five
Police photos of ‘persons of interest’ in Sunday shooting in Iowa City
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying five people they say may be connected to the Sunday morning shooting near the University of Iowa campus that wounded five
Police: ‘multiple’ people shot early today near University of Iowa campus
Iowa City Police say there are “multiple victims” from a shooting early this morning near the University of Iowa campus. Police responding to a large fight in downtown Iowa City’s