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 […]
Court: Case challenging Black Hawk County jail fees can go forward
A federal appeals court has ruled a lawsuit against Black Hawk County for fees charged to jail inmates can proceed. The
