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Iowa One of Only 5 States That Provides a Student This Protection
Iowa stands out as one of only five states in the U.S. that prohibits corporal punishment in schools. This policy reflects the state's commitment to alternative disciplinary methods and a focus on student well-being. Illinois is a little late to this action but has just passed laws restricting corporal punishment but those laws do not take effect until January 2025.
Severe Weather is a Possibility on Thursday
(Des Moines) The National Weather Service says there is a risk of severe weather tomorrow afternoon in portions of west-central, northwest, and north-central Iowa. Forecasters say a cold front will enter and move through the state Thursday into Thursday night. While there may be a few showers and storms ahead of this front, a more widespread line of thunderstorms may develop along the front later in the afternoon into the night. These storms along the front may be severe, with damaging wind gusts and large hail, the primary hazards in the afternoon into the evening, with storm intensity waning late in the evening.
Iowa Weather Alert: Storms Expected Late Thursday, Cooler Labor Day Weekend Ahead
Davenport, IA – As the Quad Cities face another hot and humid day today, the National Weather Service (NWS) advises residents to prepare for possible late-week storms and a significant cooldown by the holiday weekend. Today’s temperatures will remain high, with heat indices expected to reach into the 90s, presenting a risk of heat-related illnesses.
Lawmaker pushes for audit of Iowa Veterans Home
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — An Iowa lawmaker is calling for a state audit of the Iowa Veterans Home in response to controversial job cuts this summer. Rep. Sue Cahill, a Democrat from Marshalltown, sent a letter to the state auditor Tuesday. She says the home cut 11 positions and reduced four other positions to part-time without input from the state Legislature.
Iowa Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Aggravated Grand Theft Charges In Department Of Social Services Theft Case
PIERRE, (KCCR) — An Iowa woman facing two charges in South Dakota has pleaded not guilty in a Hughes County courtroom to those charges. Sixty-eight year-old Lonna Carroll was arraigned on two felony counts of Aggravated Grand Theft Tuesday morning in Pierre. The South Dakota Attorney General’s office is accusing Carrol with stealing one-point-eight million dollars in state and federal funds intended for South Dakota’s Child Protective Services program between 2010 and 2023. Attorney General Marty Jackley says Carroll had control of the funds she’s accused of stealing as an employee of the Department of Social Services and resident of Pierre during the alleged time the money was being taken. A trial date for Carroll has been set for December 4th of this year. Carroll is facing the possibility of 35 years in prison if convicted and 80-thousand dollars in fines. Carroll remains in the Hughes County Jail, being held on a 50-thousand dollars cash or surety bond.
Cooling Centers Open in Eastern Iowa
Yesterday and today (August 26-27), eastern Iowa has been under an excessive heat warning, which will last until 8 p.m. tonight. If this isn't the most Iowa weather thing we've seen all summer, I don't know what is. For most of the middle of August, we've seen some of the best weather you can experience during Iowa summers. We were pleasantly enjoying our days with temperatures in the mid 70s. The Iowa State Fair set a new attendance record and I'm sure the incredible weather is part of the reason why. If it was this hot during the state fair being open, there's no chance a new record is et.
Iowa joins effort to combat human trafficking
Iowa joined 11 other states in an effort to combat human trafficking. The operation, Coast to Coast, identifies victims and provides them with resources and arrests human traffickers. The Clinton and Davenport police departments helped the operation along with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and Scott County Attorney. For...
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