A century ago, Iowans in the know attended events called “chautauquas,” summer festivals filled with food, culture and interesting speakers on topics like history, art, and philosophy. The second annual effort to revive the spirit of those gatherings is planned for this weekend in central Iowa. Nathan Beacom is founder of the Lyceum Movement, which […]
Illness taking a toll as some Iowa schools forced to close
Schools in Webster City and Sioux City are closed today as more than 20% of their kids are out sick, and