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Newton Elementary Schools Hold “Back to School’ Night
Classes in the Newton School District begin on Friday. Tonight, Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade students can visit their school and classroom, meet their teachers, and drop off school supplies. District Communications/Outreach Secretary Kelly Sorenson also says parents can get answers to questions they might have, as well as other assistance.
Longtime Helping Hands Food Pantry Director Chuck Galeazzi has Passed Away
The longtime director of Helping Hands Food Pantry in Knoxville passed away on Tuesday. Chuck Galeazzi dedicated a majority of his life to helping people in the Knoxville community through providing food and shelter, and providing encouragement and hope to anyone who may be struggling or going through a difficult time. Galeazzi lived by the mantra of HOPE or “Helping Other People Everyday,” which was often seen on the clothes he was wearing or on the side of his truck. Galeazzi also was dedicated to providing Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas hams to any family in need throughout all of Marion County during the holiday season.
Traffic Touchpoint: Week of Aug. 19
QUAD CITIES, Ill., Iowa (KWQC) - A complete list of traffic alerts in the Iowa and Illinois TV6 viewing area. Alerts are ordered by which day they begin. TV6 will continue to update this weekly list as more alerts pop up. Have a traffic alert? Let us know at news@kwqc.com.
New online reading tutor coming to Iowa elementary schools
DES MOINES, Iowa – Charles City Community School District will be among those using a new personalized online reading tutor. The Iowa Department of Education says it has made a $3 million investment to help elementary schools accelerate student achievement in foundational reading skills, including in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, vocabulary and comprehension.
How Iowa schools plan to keep students safe as classes begin
DES MOINES, Iowa — With many students heading back to the classroom on Friday, safety is at the top of mind for Iowa school districts. Ensuring school safety starts with the Safe and Sound App. The application was rolled out by the Governor’s School Safety Bureau in 2022, and it allows students and parents/guardians to […]
How big is Iowa State Fair's record economic impact? More than some Taylor Swift concerts
In addition to this year's Iowa State Fair record attendance, the fair contributed more than $170 million to the state's economy, a new report shows. That tops the boost some cities see from concert tours headlined by music superstars. A total of 1,182,682 people attended this year's fair, beating the all-time record set in 2019 by about 12,000 people. The first Saturday of the fair also set a new single-day attendance record. The following day set the...
Iowans Are Already Saving Up For Our Favorite Halloween Decoration
We're getting close to spooky season. My social media feed is split. Half of the posts are claiming it's spooky season now, jack-o-lanterns go on the porch right now and everything in the kitchen is now pumpkin-flavored. The other half of the posts are clinging onto the dog days of summer for dear life.
Eastern Iowans Face Steep Property Tax Increases Amid Rising Costs
Show of hands; who here watched their property taxes jump an astronomical amount again this year? If you were on the receiving end of a statement, like the one I received, your probably more than a little irked at how your land value could drop, while the value of your home increased anywhere from $10-30K in just a years' time. Funny how that works isn't it?
Food Bank of Iowa receives 6,000 pounds of food from Iowa State Fair vendors
DES MOINES, Iowa — Sixteen Iowa State Fair vendors have donated 6,000 pounds of surplus food to Food Bank of Iowa at the close of this year’s fair. (That’s half of last year’s 12,000 pounds, but not surprising given the fair attracted an all-time record number of visitors this year: 1,182,682.)
TS Bank, Advance Southwest Iowa hosting REV competition
(Treynor) -- Applications are sought for a small business pitch competition in southwest Iowa. TS Bank is once again partnering with Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation and other local companies to offer $15,000 to one or more local entrepreneurs through REV, a small business pitch competition. The competition has distributed over $138,000 since it began in 2015. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Show" program recently, TS Bank Director of Public Relations Kelsey Stupfell says the program is a chance to help ensure small businesses are set up for long-term growth and sustainability.
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