What’s billed as the world’s largest academic competition is underway this week in central Iowa as Des Moines hosts the National Speech & Debate Tournament. Organizers say it’s drawing 11,000 middle and high school students, coaches, teachers, and judges, with an economic impact of $22-million. Scott Wunn, executive director of the National Speech & Debate […]
Drop in Iowa child abuse cases likely means underreporting, not less abuse
A nonprofit that works to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect says Iowa needs to do more to help.
