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 […]
Iowa Attorney General wants stronger penalty for threats against judges
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she wants to see the Legislature increase the penalties for threats against judges and their
