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Marshalltown, IA, Empowers Students in Education
The Marshalltown Community School District is preparing students for success and life beyond school. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that goes beyond traditional academics to include hands-on experiences, exposure to emerging technologies, and robust sports and arts programs, the Marshalltown Community School District prepares students for college and a wide range of career pathways.
Forest City Addresses Airport Grant Application
The Forest City Council was asked to review a resolution that authorized a grant application for the Forest City Airport. According to City Administrator Daisy Huffmann explained that it was a procedural that created a little organization. While the city is moving forward with a resurfacing of Runway 15-33, Huffman...
Eastern Iowa Farmer Could Lose Millions From 3rd Wind Turbine Fire
A farmer in Mechanicsville, Iowa suffers from their 3rd wind turbine fire in less than 18 months. In less than a year and a half, this farmer is left with another huge mess that needs to be cleaned. This fire all began with an unlucky lightning strike that could cost this farmer millions of dollars.
Bettendorf police identify 18-year-old victim in fatal Friday crash
BETTENDORF, Iowa — Bettendorf police have identified the victim in a fatal crash that took place on Friday, Aug. 16. 18-year-old Carter Fix was killed after the car he was a passenger in struck a parked car on the east side of the 700 block of 15th Street. The car was occupied by Fix and a 19-year-old male driver, both Bettendorf residents. Fix was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Kent Johnson of Kanawha is our grand prize winner in the Hy-Vee and McCloskey Appliance Chillin’ N Grillin’ promotion!
55 qualifiers in the Hy-Vee and McCloskey Appliance Chillin’ N’ Grillin’ contest came to KIOW’s studios on North Clark Street in Forest City Saturday night, August 16th, to see who would win the $1,500 Broil King Pro Grill, $250 meat bundle, and cooler of soda. In the end, Kent Johnson of Kanawha was the grand prize winner!
'I let a lot of people down': Kaleb Brown remorseful in first public comments following arrest
IOWA CITY, Iowa-- The Hawkeyes will be without wide receiver Kaleb Brown when they trot on Duke Slater Field against Illinois State. During Big Ten Media Day, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced that Brown would be suspended one game following an offseason arrest. On Iowa Media day, Brown met with the media for the first time since the event transpired. He expressed regret and disappointment.
Prominent criminal defense attorney takes on case of man accused of assaulting Ferguson police officer
According to authorities, Officer Travis Brown was attacked by Elijah Gantt on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death. An East St. Louis man accused of assaulting a Ferguson police officer is still behind bars, as of Monday afternoon. Brown is still hospitalized following an assault by Elijah Gantt...
Iowa Schools Start On A Friday This Year Because Of This Dumb Law
People from other states say that Iowa is actually an acronym that stands for Idiots Out Wondering Around. When you read this article about why schools start the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, you'll agree that they also wonder in Des Moines. Sure, it makes sense for school to start...
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