Many Iowa school districts are stepping up efforts to improve attendance, as chronic absenteeism surged during the pandemic and it’s been difficult to bring down. Des Moines Public Schools has increased outreach to families through letters, phone calls and in-person visits to homes. Superintendent Ian Roberts says the district learned some students are missing school […]
Public comment period opens Tuesday for switch at Cedar Rapids power plant
A public hearing is scheduled next month as state officials review plans to switch a power plant into Cedar Rapids that’s
