Children in northwest Iowa’s Rock Valley School District, which was hit hard by June flooding, will start classes next week in a new temporary facility that was built in less than seven weeks at a cost of $2 million.
By Robin Opsahl, - Iowa Capital Dispatch State Government Aug. 29, 2024 7:35 pm381d ago
Children in northwest Iowa’s Rock Valley School District, which was hit hard by June flooding, will start classes next week in a new temporary facility that was built in less than seven weeks at a cost of $2 million.
Tom Barton Government & Politics Aug. 30, 2024 11:19 am381d ago
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, a former Iowa Democratic governor, held an “Investing in America” town hall Thursday in North Liberty where he highlighted efforts by President Joe Biden’s administration to create additional income opportunities for producers and entrepreneurs.
News Aug. 30, 2024 8:27 am381d ago
Cassell, who saw the African American Museum of Iowa through a multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation, is leaving to join Voices Underground in Pennsylvania.
Crime & Courts Aug. 30, 2024 8:32 am381d ago
A Cedar Rapids man who had an outstanding warrant for domestic abuse, now faces 10 more charges for beating and sexually assaulting a woman because she didn’t do what he wanted.
Education Aug. 30, 2024 8:35 am381d ago
A new state law changed the funding and operations of Iowa’s nine Area Education Agencies; Gov. Reynolds said the changes will provide accountability and send more funding directly to schools
Environmental News Aug. 30, 2024 8:35 am381d ago
The Iowa Utilities Commission granted Summit Carbon Solutions a permit for its carbon dioxide pipeline system -- a move that was expected after the commission gave preliminary approval in June. But the company can’t start construction yet.
Emily Andersen Crime & Courts Aug. 29, 2024 2:46 pm382d ago
A Cedar Rapids man was arrested this week on charges that he stole more than $130,000 worth of copper and motor windings from a company that rebuilds locomotive motors in southwest Cedar Rapids.
Grace King K-12 Education Aug. 30, 2024 8:23 am381d ago
The model would create schools that serve K-2nd grade, and schools that serve 3rd-5th grade, and could begin to be implemented by fall 2025.
Crashes Aug. 29, 2024 11:21 am382d ago
A Central City man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a motorcycle crash Wednesday night in rural Linn County, according to a news release from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.
Health Care and Medicine Aug. 29, 2024 10:48 am382d ago
Echoing continuing care retirement communities it’s developed in Marion, Ames, Altoona, Grimes, and West Des Moines since 2011, a Kansas-based senior living developer is planning another new retirement village in Iowa – this one in its fastest-growing City of Tiffin.
The animal was found in a wooded area in Des Moines, officials told KCCI-TV. Police initially were called Saturday after the animal wandered away from its pen and became aggressive in the Pleasant Hill suburb.
K-12 Education Aug. 29, 2024 8:01 am382d ago
A one-year partnership with a telehealth provider Hazel Health is thanks to a $1.5 million investment from UnitedHealthcare into Iowa schools
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