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Iowa Department of Education launches AI-powered reading tutor program
The Iowa Department of Education announced Wednesday that some elementary schools will use an AI reading assistant to help with literacy tutoring programs. The department made a $3 million investment into Amira (EPS Learning) for the use of a program called EPS Reading Assistant, an online literacy tutor that uses artificial intelligence technology. Iowa public […]
As fentanyl ravages Iowa, activists push for the legalization of fentanyl test strips
After past failed efforts in the state legislature, drug activists believe the next session will deliver legalized fentanyl test strips as support for the movement grows and the drug epidemic continues. Fentanyl test strips are small strips of paper that can test drugs to see if they contain any fentanyl. Activists argue that by legalizing […]
From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII
The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his "WASP Legacy Ride." This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.
How an app is helping keep Iowa students safe this year
School districts are gearing up to welcome students back to school, and officials want to make sure their students are safe. One way school districts are doing that is with the Governor's School Safety Bureau's Safe + Sound app.
Why Some Iowa Schools Are Not Banning Student Phones
(TNS) — As the school year gets underway, many districts across the country are changing cellphone, mobile device and headphone use policies in the classroom. With the release of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Anxious Generation,” some schools responded by changing mobile device usage rules for the upcoming school year. Here in Iowa, some school districts have either completely banned the use of mobile devices or are considering changing the rules that are already set in place. The book mentions the rising level of mental health concerns amongst younger generations.
Iowa 4-H Youth Attend True Leaders in Equity Institute to Advance Belonging and Opportunity in Their Communities
AMES, Iowa – Six Iowa 4-H youth were selected to attend the National 4-H True Leaders in Equity Institute held July 7-11 in Bethesda, Maryland. This event aimed to empower and equip youth to become catalysts for change within the Cooperative Extension System. The 2024 delegation was Julian Escobar...
'Don't give up': Iowa Democrats host Whitmer, Booker, Klobuchar at DNC to motivate base
CHICAGO — Iowa Democrats gathered here for the Democratic National Convention this week with a renewed sense of hope and optimism, hosting a stream of prominent national figures at an early morning breakfast meeting to help them celebrate the national ticket and motivate their base. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is among those...
On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, DEA Encourages Communities to Continue Education Efforts
OMAHA, Neb. – The five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, is reminding Midwestern communities to continue education efforts that raise awareness to the life-threatening consequences of fentanyl experimentation and use while recognizing National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21.
USDA Grant Assists Local Fueling Stations
A 14 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is being awarded to 19 projects across Iowa via the Higher Blends Infrastructure Investments Program, part of the Inflation Reduction Act. Around $3-million dollars was awarded locally with Rainbo Oil Company, McDermott Oil Co and J&D Mart using the...
Iowa Attorney General Joins Coalition Advocating for SCOTUS Review of Girls’ Sports Laws
(Des Moines) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird supports efforts led by 26 states to restrict girls’ sports to athletes assigned female at birth. Bird has joined two coalitions pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to review and uphold Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act and West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act. Bird argues these laws protect female athletes and ensure fairness in sports by preventing biological males from competing in female categories. She emphasized that such regulations are crucial for maintaining equal opportunities and safety for women in sports. Governor Kim Reynolds signed similar legislation in Iowa in 2022.
About 5,400 Iowa families struck by flooding are to get $56 million in federal housing aid
The federal government is sending about $56 million to nearly 5,400 Iowa families struck by record flooding in June, according to FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The money will help repair homes and cover the cost of temporary places to live and other critical needs not covered by insurance. Another $6 million...
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