Iowa’s 2nd largest school district to cut 20 teachers
The Cedar Rapids School Board plans to eliminate 20 full-time teaching positions from its middle and high schools next budget year in an effort to cut costs. The board earlier […]
Car issues, imposter claims top Iowa Consumer Protection Division complaints
The Iowa Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division reports it handled more than 4,000 complaints last year, marking the second straight year with an increase. Attorney General Brenna Bird says complaints […]
Man accused of calling in bomb threat to Dallas County Courthouse
The Dallas County Sheriff says a man is charged with making threats of a bombs in the courthouse on the day he was set to be sentenced. The Sheriff’s Office […]
Bill gives Iowa teachers power to exclude violent, disruptive students from classrooms
Iowa teachers could exclude disruptive or violent students from their classrooms if a bill approved by the House becomes law. The bill requires a meeting between the teacher and principal […]
Grassley renews push for year-round, nationwide sales of E-15
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’ll try, try again to make the case in a Senate Ag Committee hearing this afternoon for the year-round sale of the blend of gasoline […]
Bondurant company turns old wind turbine blades into traffic barriers
A company based in central Iowa has found a way to recycle the giant blades from wind turbines, using their ground up parts when making concrete traffic barriers that are […]
Two candidates for Iowa governor file paperwork for 2026 Primary
The fundraising leaders in Iowa’s race for governor have filed the paperwork to qualify for the June primary ballots. Candidates for governor are required to submit at least 3500 signatures […]
Report from Attorney General clears Marion police officer in fatal shooting
A report from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office says the fatal shooting of a man by a Marion Police officer was justified. Marion Officer Spenser Hartman responded to a call […]
Plans for Habitat for Humanity Houses for Spencer flood victims
The Northwest Iowa Corridor Habitat for Humanity has purchased two lots in Spencer that had been vacant for over 50 years. The property is near an old auditorium and the […]
It’s time to start seeds indoors for your Iowa garden
We’re getting closer to spring and it’ll soon be time to start seeds indoors to be ready for planting. Iowa State University Extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steil (like file) says […]