Panel ponders how to expand mental health services in Iowa
A legislative panel is examining how to expand access to Iowans who need intensive, recovery-oriented mental health services outside of a hospital setting. Representative Gary Mohr (like “more”) of Bettendorf […]
Iowa’s A.G. seeks passage of 2026 ‘Victim Protection Bill’
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is calling on the legislature to pass a law requiring the collection of DNA from adults arrested for felonies or aggravated misdemeanors. “No family should […]
Schools in Iowa’s second largest city face critical cost cuts
Facing a budget deficit of more than $12-million, Cedar Rapids school leaders are considering drastic cost-saving measures after voters rejected a proposed bond issue. Options include lowering the number of […]
Iowan sentenced for threatening texts, unregistered gun
A man from the small northeast Iowa town of La Motte has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for having an unregistered rifle and sending threatening text messages […]
Northwest Iowa school damaged in boiler incident
After significant damage to a soon-to-close school building in northwest Iowa, classes for elementary students in the Harris-Lake Park School District have been moved to other facilities. The boiler system […]
Suspects extradited in northwest Iowa courthouse break-in
Two suspects arrested in connection with a burglary and fire-related damage at the Lyon County Courthouse in Rock Rapids have been returned to Iowa. Court documents say 39-year-old Brandon High […]
Former Mason City video game arcade is now a student haven
A vacant storefront in Mason City’s Southbridge Mall has been transformed into a student study and lounge space. The project was taken on by students from Mason City High School […]
Grinnell College’s ‘most inspiring’ graduate dies at 111
Grinnell College is marking the loss of its oldest alumna. Just living to 111 is a rare accomplishment, but Edith Renfrow Smith was known for much more. The granddaughter of […]
‘Dry January’ is not a reference to Iowa drought conditions
Many Iowans are taking part in what’s known as Dry January, where they abstain from drinking alcohol for the month, and one expert says the gesture can help to set […]
After 188 days in job, Sioux City Board accepts superintendent’s resignation
The Sioux City School Board has unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Juan Cordova. Cordova started the job July 1 and his resignation is effective March 31. […]