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Homeless schoolchildren across Iowa benefit from American Rescue Plan Act funds
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa school children experiencing homelessness are getting some help in the form of $424,000 in federal funding. But now the shocker: it’s headed to 25 different school districts. “I bet it would baffle you,” says Jen Durham, who battled homelessness with her young children after fleeing domestic abuse a decade ago. […]
A New Greenhouse was Completed Over the Summer
Sioux Rapids, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — Vocational Ag students at the Sioux Central High School will enjoy a new greenhouse that was completed over the summer. Superintendent Kevin Wood says they’re also preparing for a new performing arts wing NEXT year. Wood is also superintendent for Laurens...
Highway 75 & 9th St. Intersection to Close Soon
The latest Highway 75 construction update shows underground & utility crews continue to work toward the intersection of 9th St. S and Highway 75 with the goal of keeping the intersection open as long as possible and keeping its closure as short as possible. While it is not ideal for...
Norfolk man sentenced for selling drugs to undercover investigator in 2022
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Norfolk man will spend 10 years behind bars for selling drugs to an undercover investigator in 2022. John Kohler, 53, was sentenced Thursday for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute meth. Once he is released from prison, he will complete a 5-year term of supervised release.
Six new teachers ready for beginning of school
REGIONAL—The West Sioux School District will be welcoming six new staff members to Ireton and Hawarden elementary schools and the Hawarden middle school/high school for the 2023-24 school year. The Hawarden Independent/Ireton Examiner met up with the six to see what their thoughts are about the school year. Answering...
Talk of the Town Podcast for August 22nd
On today’s Talk of the Town Podcast, we talk to Sheldon City Manager Sam Kooiker. You can hear today’s Talk of the Town Podcast by CLICKING HERE. For more information, or to sign up for Sheldon’s Annual Clean-up Week pickup, visit the City of Sheldon website. Talk...
Sheldon Police Sgt. Eric Meinecke Sworn In As Interim Chief At City Council Meeting
Sheldon, Iowa — A little over eight minutes. That was the entire run-time of the Sheldon City Council meeting on Wednesday evening, August 21st. At the meeting, Mayor Greg Geels administered the oath of office to Sheldon Police Sgt. Eric Meinecke, who will be serving as Sheldon’s Interim Police Chief until a permanent chief can be found and hired.
Drivers reminded to stop for Iowa school buses as students return to class
WAUKEE, Iowa — As the school year kicks into gear, school buses are back on the roads and the Iowa State Patrol wants drivers to be on the lookout. Officials with the Iowa State Patrol stress the need to stop for school buses when the red lights are on and the stop signs are extended. […]
Iowa weather: Heat and humidity return in big way this weekend
DES MOINES, Iowa — We are still comfortable outside with highs staying in the upper 70s and low 80s Friday evening, but the high-pressure heat dome is approaching. There are ripples of rain chances that will reside on the northern leading edge of the high pressure which will lead to more clouds and some rain chances today and tomorrow. The rain chances should wrap up for most of Saturday afternoon and we will be left with the heat and humidity for the rest of the weekend.
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