Top Iowa teachers could get $2500 per year bonuses
Governor Kim Reynolds is using $8.5 million of federal pandemic relief funds to provide bonuses to teachers whose students make big gains in the classroom. The money may be used […]
Wayward trailer in Atlantic causes thousand of dollars in damage
A tow truck hauling a dump-style trailer caused more than $27,000 in damage after a crash Monday night in Atlantic. According to the Atlantic Police Department, a large trailer became […]
Governor pardons two turkeys named after Hawkeye basketball great
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds pardoned two turkeys from a farm in Manson today named Caitlin and Clark. The turkeys strolled quietly on the grass at the Terrace Hill Governor’s mansion […]
Having a dialog better than a debate if political issues come up at Thanksgiving
The advice has always been to avoid discussions of politics and religion at the dinner table. University of Iowa professor Michelle Williams says that may be easier said than done […]
Grassley says Trump’s 25% tariffs may be linked to renegotiating USMCA
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the tariffs President-elect Trump previously imposed on China pressured China to agree to buy U.S. ag commodities, but Grassley says the new tariffs Trump has […]
USDA rejects Iowa governor’s alternative to ‘SUN Bucks’ program
The USDA has rejected Governor Kim Reynolds’ plan to provide monthly boxes of food to low-income households with school-aged children — rather than a monthly stipend for purchasing groceries next […]
Cold weather coming for Thanksgiving
If you are driving for the Thanksgiving holiday National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan Dodson says roads should be clear of snow and ice. “We’ve got some low chances for some […]
Plan now so you can easily deal with any holiday travel delays
Snow is in the forecast this week as travelers prepare to head out for Thanksgiving. AAA Iowa spokesman, Brian Ortner says now is a good time to be sure you […]
Iowa’s governor to propose banning cell phones from K-12 classrooms
Governor Kim Reynolds plans to ask the legislature to ban cellphones from classrooms in Iowa’s K-through-12 schools. Reynolds mentioned the proposal late last week during an interview at the Washington, […]
Recount in central Iowa race shows Democrat Trone Garriott won
The Dallas County Auditor has announced the results of a recount in a central Iowa legislative race and the winner is claiming victory, but the second-place finisher has not conceded. […]