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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.
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...
Biggest snowfalls recorded in Iowa history
Almost everyone who lives in areas prone to snow seems to have a legendary snowstorm story: the blizzard of '78, the Storm of the Century, any of the blizzards or bomb cyclones that have happened since then. And according to experts, historic snowstorms—the kind you measure all other snowy days against—are becoming more regular.
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...
SEASON PREVIEW: Volleyball Poised for Bounce Back Season in 2024
STORM LAKE, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2024) - The Buena Vista University volleyball team opens its 2024 season on Aug. 30, and the Beavers are poised for a bounce back season under third-year head coach Will Baumann. In Baumann's first season at the helm in 2022, the Beavers finished third in...
More events for annual Big Sioux River Days
HAWARDEN—Hawarden is ready to welcome everyone for Big Sioux River Days, which starts Thursday, Aug. 29, and goes until Monday, Sept. 2. Hawarden chamber director Julie Coyle said she and the retail community events committee are ready to serve up some fun memories. “Big Sioux River Days is about...
Tickets for Sale for Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary Salad Luncheon
The Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary will be hosting their popular salad luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, September 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Elks Lodge. There will be a variety of salads to choose from, take-out will be available and walk-ins are welcome. “The salad luncheon...
Why Are Egg Prices Going up in Eastern Iowa?
Egg prices are increasing in eastern Iowa...again!. This is something we've seen and something we've been through before here in eastern Iowa but what is the reasoning behind this? Is it the standard "supply chain" problem we've grown accustomed to hearing? Is it because of the bird flu? Maybe it's a combination of all of these things. What's the biggest cause behind the increase in price this time?
Increased Law Enforcement Presence on Roadways This Holiday Weekend
(Denison) Labor Day weekend marks the official end of the summer vacation period. Motorists can expect a dramatic increase in travel this weekend. Iowa State Patrol Trooper and Public Information Officer Shelby McCreedy says roadways will be busy today, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Trooper McCreedy says extra law enforcement will...
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