The western Iowa town of Jefferson, with a population around 4,000, is receiving national recognition for its historic preservation and investments in public art. The nonprofit Jefferson Matters is one of three recipients across the U.S. to receive the 2025 Great American Main Street Award. Matt Wetrich, Jefferson Matters’ executive director, says, “Having this outside […]
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.
