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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...
See What Archeologists in Iowa Unearthed After 13,600 Years
It's nice to see these coming out of the ground like this. Archaeologists in Iowa have made a significant discovery with the unearthing of a well-preserved mastodon skull, dating back approximately 13,600 years. This find, located in the southern part of the state, is Iowa’s first notable mastodon and includes several bones primarily from the skull. The timing of this mastodon’s life aligns with the era when the first humans were inhabiting the region. I wonder if this mastodon knew the Flintstones.
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?
Iowa State Fair brings nostalgia, new experiences to fairgoers
DES MOINES — Long-time Iowa State Fairgoer Jeff Rotert, 60, of Altoona, IA, hasn’t missed the event in 55 years. Rotert takes joy in sharing the fair experience — he initiates newcomers to the fair scene, takes his grandchildren on rides, and brings back salted nut rolls for his elderly neighbors.
Siouxland communities receiving part of $37M in tax credits for housing projects
Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced Tuesday that more than $37 million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits to use for developed housing across the state.
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