Wetlands in Iowa help prevent nearly $500-million in flood damage every year, according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Report author Stacy Woods says wetlands are natural floodwater barriers that absorb and slow down rushing water like a sponge. Federal data shows a decline in the number of wetlands, especially in […]
Cell phone limits required in Iowa districts as school year starts
As the 2025 school year gets underway, each of Iowa’s public school district must enforce a new state law that calls