Ernst plan to require quarterly reports on sexual misconduct in military
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is proposing that the Pentagon provide quarterly reports to congress about sexual assaults and prevention efforts in all branches of the military. The requirement is included […]
Iowa ELL classes face deep cuts from Trump administration
Federal funding is on hold for many programs in Iowa schools that help English language learners and migrant students. Theron Schutte is superintendent of the Marshalltown Community School District, where […]
Cedar Valley’s version of the cycling Dream Team makes RAGBRAI premiere
Five teenagers from the Cedar Falls area are joining thousands of bicyclists on this week’s RAGBRAI. It’s the debut of Cedar Valley Youth Cycling, an offshoot of the Des Moines-based […]
From science to P.E., Iowa agency lists 28 ‘teacher shortage areas’
An Iowa Department of Education analysis shows there are statewide teacher shortages in over two dozen specialties, like world languages. The Algona School Board recently approved the use of an […]
Attorney General dropping immigration lawsuit against Winneshiek County Sheriff
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she will dismiss the lawsuit she filed in March against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx over Iowa’s sanctuary county law. Governor Kim Reynolds filed […]
Orange City works out plan for bikers to do Missouri River tire dip
RAGBRI will start more than 20 miles away from the Missouri River in Orange City but bikers can still do the traditional tire dip in the Missouri River water. Orange […]
Stormy weather expected across Iowa this weekend
The National Weather Service forecast is looking like we are in for a stormy weekend. NWS Meteorologist Brooke Hagenhoff says it’ll get started tonight. “So, we’re looking at chances for […]
Iowans in U.S. House back three crypto-related bills
Iowa’s congressional delegation is hailing House passage of bills that establish a new set of federal rules for the cryptocurrency industry. Congressman Randy Feenstra, a Republican from Hull, said it’s […]
Iowa’s U.S. Representatives vote to send rescission package to president
The four Iowans who serve in the U.S. House joined other Republicans early this morning in giving final approval to a $9 billion package of federal budget cuts. First district […]
Drought conditions improve, but hang on in southwest, southeast Iowa
The continued rains created another improvement in this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor report, with 88% of the state now showing no drought conditions. The DNR’s Jessica Reese McIntyre keeps track […]