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UI researcher applauds Iowa’s drop in chronic absenteeism
A University of Iowa education professor who studies why students skip school says she’s encouraged by a new report on a hefty drop in absenteeism in Iowa’s schools, though she
Northwest Financial Corp (Northwest Bank) Named a Top Workplace
Northwest Financial Corp (Northwest Bank) has once again been recognized as one of the Des Moines Register’s Top Workplaces for 2025. The award is based entirely on confidential employee surveys
Big jackpot helps Iowa Lottery sales in new fiscal year
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales for the new fiscal year are off to a good start in the first two months of the fiscal year at more than
Iowa Department of Revenue’s website update in final phase
Iowa Department of Revenue director Mary Mosiman says the project to modernize the agency’s computer system is in the fifth and final year. “It started in 2020 to modernize Iowa’s
Wynja Updates on Highway 75 Construction in Sioux Center
As we continue into fall, the Highway 75 construction in Sioux Center is nearing the end for 2025. Sioux Center City Manager Scott Wynja was on The Daily Grind this
State climatologist to cover some NWS functions during gov’t shutdown
State Climatologist Justin Glisan says during a federal government shut down he and other state climatologists around the country will pitch in and cover some National Weather Service functions. “We’ve
Iowa harvest off to good start with dry weather
The U.S.D.A. crop report says warm weather helped crops mature and the early harvest is running ahead of last year. The report says 15% of the corn is harvested statewide
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Ends Today
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Senior Life Solutions meets together at the Hawarden Regional Healthcare. Together, they help seniors grapple with the many difficulties that come with old age, like
Senator Grassley blames ‘radical activists’ for looming government shutdown
The federal government faces a widespread shutdown at midnight tonight due to a partisan impasse over spending and health care, while Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, a Republican, says “Democrats are
Larchwood Crash Sends Two to Sioux Falls Hospitals
A Larchwood man and a passenger were hospitalized following a crash near Larchwood on Thursday, September 25. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 5:30 p.m.