Funding boost for Iowa charter schools in bill headed to governor
Iowa’s public charter schools will get $1.3 million in additional state funding to boost teacher salaries under a bill Goveror Reynolds will sign into law. The bill, which cleared the […]
Five Cedar Rapids elementary schools to close under cost-cutting plan
The Cedar Rapids school board voted Monday night to close several schools in an effort to right-size the district’s financial situation. Six school buildings will be shuttered, including five elementary […]
‘Right to Repair’ bill for Iowa farmers clears House
The Iowa House has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would give Iowans a clear right to repair their farm equipment. Republican Representative Derek Wulf of Hudson says software locks and […]
‘Iowa MAHA’ bill on its way to Governor Reynolds
A bill that includes a wide range of health-related topics is headed to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk. It includes many of her own proposals, like requiring banning certain food dyes […]
Marion man found not guilty using insanity defense in son’s death
A judge today issued his ruling in the murder trial of Matthew Schleier of Marion, who was accused of strangling his five-year-old son Jack to death. KCRG TV carried the […]
Survey finds small percentage of Iowa farmers using drones
The Iowa State University Rural Life Poll finds many farmers haven’t embraced the use of drones as a tool. J. Arbuckle oversees the poll. “About 22% indicated that they used […]
Peak demand limits remain in expanding regional water system in northwest Iowa
A major regional water project serving northwest Iowa communities is moving closer to completion, but operators say there will still be limited water supplies during peak demand. The third phase […]
Beverage company plans move to Webster City, creating 42 jobs
A factory that once housed aquaculture shrimp in Webster City will become the home of a beverage production facility. Officials with the New Jersey-based Edible Garden AG Incorporated picked Webster […]
Senate leader says confirmation for two of Iowa governor’s nominees may be revived
Senate Republican Leader Mike Klimeshsays it could be possible to reverse the Senate’s rejection of the governor’s pick to head the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Last week […]
New website will allow for the tracking of Polk County’s court cases
Prosecutors in Iowa’s most populous county are launching a website to publicly track and report cases moving through the county’s court system. People will be able to track the number […]