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Four Women Managing Farmland Forums offered in September
AMES – Four Women Managing Farmland Forums and Annie’s Project 20th Anniversary Celebrations will be offered across the state the first week of September. The free events take place on Sept. 3 in Atlantic, Sept. 4 in Iowa City, Sept. 5 in West Union and Sept. 6 in Storm Lake, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Mental telehealth program launched for underserved Iowa schools
A health insurance company is investing millions of dollars in mental telehealth services in Iowa’s K-12 public schools. The Cedar Rapids Community School District received one-and-a-half million dollars this week from Minnesota-based insurer UnitedHealth Group. Superintendent Tawana Grover says the money will help pay for an online telehealth portal...
Ireton man arrested on marijuana charge
IRETON—A 32-year-old Ireton man was arrested about 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, on charges of possession of a controlled substance — marijuana — third or subsequent offense and driving while barred. The arrest of Alex James Watterson stemmed from the stop of a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer on...
Area Schools Deal With New State Truancy Laws
There are new laws on the books that deal with a growing problem of truancy. The hope is to keep students in school and engaged in the subject material. Area schools continue to try and curb the problem, but according to Forest City Community Schools Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, his district also has a few truancy issues.
HCSD connecting with new program ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’
HARLAN — This year, professional development for Harlan Community School District looked different with a new program called Capturing Kids’ Hearts. For two days in the full week of their professional development, teachers became students, gaining tools for a program they will be implementing immediately at the start of the 2024-25 school year. While there is no escaping the heavy and demanding to-do lists, the teachers’ hearts have been captured with excitement and lifted with purpose. They are a strengthened team, as they look forward to creating a better and more consistent, empowered, and connected learning environment by capturing kids’ hearts.
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is honored with Excellence in Action Award
SHELBY COUNTY —The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office was a recipient of the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) Excellence in Action Award. The competitive award recognizes innovative county government employees, programs and projects. The Shelby County Board of Supervisors nominated Sheriff Neil Gross and his department for the award for the successful consolidation of the Harlan Police Department into the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office via a 28E Agreement.
New Term Begins for 40 State 4-H Council Youth
AMES, Iowa – Forty Iowa youth are beginning their new terms as State 4-H Council members. The State 4-H Council induction was held during the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference on June 27. “These young leaders will serve as ambassadors for the 4-H Youth Development...
Flooded Iowa schools ready to reopen
(The Center Square) - It was just two months ago that Rock Valley schools were devastated by floods, but officials said Thursday they will be ready to reopen next week. Historic flooding in June left many homes damaged or ruined, and Rock Valley Community School District buildings were unusable. "In June when the flood hit, I was at a bit of a loss: ‘Where do we go? We have kids...
Regional Hometown Pride Effort Coming Together
A new local committee of the Hometown Pride program met for an organizational meeting this week in Storm Lake. The meeting was held on Monday at King’s Pointe Resort. The committee is made up of representatives from eight northwest Iowa communities including Storm Lake, Lakeside, Alta, Newell, Sioux Rapids, Aurelia, Lake Park, and Royal. City council’s in each community have approved participation in the program. The regional group has the capacity to expand by two additional communities as it moves forward.
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