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School districts working to comply with Iowa’s book ban before students return
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - A court challenge to the Iowa law that restricts certain books and topics ended - which means teachers, principals and curriculum directors are having to make sure they’re not in violation. The law bans school books that depict or describe sex acts. It also prohibits...
Disability Rights Activist Pushes Government To Let Him Participate in Society
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Grassley, wife Barbara mark 70th anniversary at favorite date spot
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and his wife Barbara marked their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday at their favorite date spot. “Barbara & I went to the Hickory House in Waterloo when we were 1st dating 2nite we celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary where it all started,” Grassley said in a post on the social platform X.…
Classical Academy of Sioux Center starts
SIOUX CENTER—Sioux County’s first private classical school is launching a one-day hybrid program this fall, pushing back its opening date as a full school until August 2025. The Classical Academy of Sioux Center will be offering its program on Tuesdays, September-May, at the former Spalding Catholic School building,...
Talk of the Town Podcast for August 23rd
On today’s Talk of the Town Podcast, we talk to Amy Solsma of Solsma’s Punkin Patch. You can hear today’s Talk of the Town Podcast by CLICKING HERE. Solsma’s Punkin Patch will be open September 1st through Halloween, and is located just west of Taft Avenue, between Sanborn and Hartley on Highway 18. Keep listening to KIWA for details on their 25th Anniversary Celebration.
The 15th Annual Kids Pioneer Day Is This Saturday At Lake View Historical Society Museum
This Saturday will be the 15th Annual Kids Pioneer Day, giving individuals a first-hand experience of the everyday life of early settlers. The Lake View Historical Society Museum has planned many free hands-on activities, like milking a cow, dressing in pioneer clothing, and tasting some old-fashioned food. All events will take place near the Lake View’s Log Cabin in the Museum Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Lake View Historical Society Museum encourages all to join this Saturday to learn about Lake View’s history in a fun and “personal” way.
Man Found Guilty of Federal Meth and Gun Charges
Spencer IA (Northwest Iowa Now)- a Spencer man was found guilty of federal meth and gun charges. On August 22nd 42-year-old Oscar Navarro -Zepeda of Spencer was convicted by a jury in federal court in Sioux City. Navarro -Zepeda was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine session of a firearm by a prohibited person possession of a firearm and the furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Iowa governor says she won’t weigh in on Cedar Rapids’ casino plans right now
Two years ago, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a two-year moratorium into law restricting any new casinos from being constructed in Iowa. The cap expired at the end of June, leading to Cedar Rapids developers moving forward with applications to Iowa’s Gaming and Racing Commission. Story continues below. Some republican...
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