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State emails related to alleged murder still undisclosed after three months
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says it can’t comment on a teenager’s alleged murder of a child-care worker in May and it has yet to disclose related emails that were requested three months ago. In May, 15-year-old Jovahn Mathis was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 50-year-old Kathleen Galloway-Menke at […]
Iowa seeks federal food aid waiver for pilot summer meal program
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services submitted a waiver request for participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s summer food assistance program to implement a separate summer feeding project, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reports.
Steps Iowa Moms And Dads Can Take To Ease Kids Back Into The School Year
Sioux City, Iowa — Iowa parents are encouraged to make a few proactive moves this week that may help their kids make a smoother transition back to school. Autumn Hartman is a counselor who works with youth at Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Sioux City. She suggests starting the school year routines right away, including a nightly bedtime and an earlier wake-up time.
After A Century-Long Absence, Iowa Great Lakes To Be Restocked With Paddlefish
Spirit Lake, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is planning to reintroduce paddlefish into the Iowa Great Lakes. DNR Fisheries Biologist Mike Hawkins says paddlefish are native to the area. Paddlefish eat microscopic plants and animals called plankton. They thrive in slow-moving, deep freshwater and Hawkins says...
Updated: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for a Portion of Southwest Iowa
(Des Moines) Storms are expected to pop up in southwest Iowa this afternoon and move out of the area this evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 11:00 p.m. for Cass, Adair, Adams, Fremont, Montgomery, Page, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union counties. Rod Donavan is with the National Weather...
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Gets $700,000 State Funding for Upgrades
A handful of North Iowa airports will share in almost $1.7 million in state funding for various upgrades and improvements. The Iowa Transportation Commission Tuesday approved a total of $9.3 million for the fiscal year 2025 State Aviation Program to help some two dozen airports across the state to cover most, if not all, of the cost of their proposed projects.
Iowa State Patrol Dubs August “Aggressive Driving Enforcement” Month
The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) is looking to curb traffic crashes during the month of August. That’s Trooper Tom Williams with the ISP’s Mason City District office, who says a spike in travel comes from many people still traveling on family vacations and more students driving when school gets back in session later this month.
New Fast-Casual Mexican Fare Franchise Coming Soon to Your Town in Nationwide Sales Push With The Burrito Factory
The company is seeking to add new franchise locations throughout its home state of Iowa, expanding outwards to the rest of the U.S. , a fun fast-casual franchise known for its authentic Mexican flavors and high energy ambiance, has just announced the nationwide launch of its franchise opportunity. As part of its strategic expansion plan, the company is initially seeking new franchise territories within its home state of Iowa, eventually aiming to plant new locations throughout the entire United States.
Iowa schools in limbo as they brace for book ban, legal battle continues
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the new school year approaches, schools across Iowa are scrambling to navigate the enforcement of Senate File 496, a law that bans books depicting sex acts and restricts the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity. The law, which was recently upheld by a federal appeals court, has left some educators and librarians in a state of confusion and concern.
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