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July Heat and Humidity Holding Through Week
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Hot and humid is the storyline and we enter the final days of July. Dew points in the mid 70s, highs in the 90s, heat index values near 100 degrees will be a common occurrence out the door for the week. For tonight, look for increasing cloud cover, along with shower and thunderstorm activity through the overnight hours. Most of this activity will reside in our northern counties, with threats including frequent lightning, and an isolated chance for gusty winds and localized hail. Areas that do see rain will likely see heavy downpours.
Forecast: Storms Tonight, Heat Persists
The Storm Prediction Center has placed western Iowa under a slight risk for severe weather this evening and tonight, as a feature called a mesoscale convective vortex rolls into western Iowa. This is basically a small area of low pressure that began yesterday as an organized area of storms to our west. It has been […]
Motorcycle crash injured two in Cerro Gordo County
ROCK FALLS, Iowa – Two motorcyclists were seriously hurt after hitting a power pole Sunday in Cerro Gordo County. The Iowa State Patrol says Christopher Douglas, 45 of Mason City, was riding a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle south on Spring Street when he failed to handle a curve near Nottingham Avenue. The State Patrol says the motorcycle went off the road and struck a power pole around 3 am.
Carroll Community School District Board of Education Established Top Five Legislative Priorities Wishing To Be Addressed During This Congressional Session
During the last school board meeting, the Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education set the top five legislative resolutions they want legislators to address during the upcoming congress. Every spring, the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) sends out legislative priorities, having school districts across the state determine the main topics to have government officials focus on. This year, CCSD’s board members wish to have literacy, a high-quality teacher workforce, mental health, education savings accounts (ESAs), and supplemental state aid (SSA) as this congressional session’s educational priorities. Board members agreed that focusing on literacy as the building block for student achievement and success, establishing preschool programs, early literacy intervention, and supporting Area Education Agencies (AEAs) are vital components of this accomplishment. The district members would like to see the setting of state policies to assist with programs aimed at teacher licensures and professional development to promote the recruitment and retention of a high-quality teacher workforce as another top focus point. With the past few years seeing an increase in mental health, CCSD board members would encourage state officials to promote an increase in access to mental health professionals and services for staff and students to improve overall well-being and reduce dropout rates. The last priorities chosen by the district were in regards to funding, with ESAs being needed to solely help public schools, opposing the expansion of the funding to be used for private or home school education students, and SSAs considering inflation and cost-of-living expenses to reflect the current state’s economy. While these were the CCSD Board of Education’s priorities, other school districts statewide will submit their priorities. The IASB will compile the data together, taking the top majority of responses to the Legislative Resolutions Committee (LRC), which will send lobbyists to legislative sessions to advocate for state government electives on behalf of the Iowa school districts.
The IKM-Manning School District Purchased Old St Anthony Clinic For New Alternative HS Program
The IKM-Manning School District has recently purchased the old St. Anthony Clinic in Manning to serve as the district’s new location for an alternative high school program. The building at 221 Ann St. will be utilized to create a program for high school students who find a traditional class setting challenging. Superintendent Dr. Angela Huseman says that while the district is just taking possession of the building, she is very hopeful and excited to have this initiative offered to IKM-Manning students.
Sailing for a cure in Lake City
KIMT News Three's Maureen Dudley visits the Lake City Yacht Club to learn about its efforts to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of the Upper Plains. The Lake City Yacht Club is holding its 27th annual 'Sailing for Leukemia' fundraiser.
SOYBEAN OIL SPILL CAUSES SLICK CITY STREETS
A SOYBEAN OIL SPILL SATURDAY MORNING RESULTED IN SOME SLICK SIOUX CITY STREETS IN LATE JULY. SIOUX CITY POLICE SAY STARTING AT 8:35 A.M., THEY RECEIVED MULTIPLE PHONE CALLS OF SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS ON MULTIPLE INTERSECTIONS ON FLOYD BLVD AND SINGING HILLS BLVD. IT WAS DISCOVERED A SEMI TRAILER TRANSPORTING...
Tim Lester impressing Kirk Ferentz with impact on Iowa’s offense
INDIANAPOLIS — After only being on the job for six months, Iowa’s new Offensive Coordinator is already establishing a strong presence with the players, and the rest of the staff members. Everything is looking promising to Coach Kirk Ferentz as the Hawkeyes approach fall camp, and the team...
Sunday Spotlight: Asha's House set to open facility for individuals with developmental disabilities
It's Disability Pride Month and one local non-profit is helping parents and caregivers of disabled individuals live safely. Asha's House is designed to provide both overnight respite and retreat services and housing. "And stay in one of our seven themed bedrooms for up to seven days. And then Monday through...
Iowa clinics rushed to treat women before abortion ban began. Some couldn't make it in time
Abortion clinics across Iowa say they plan to continue operations after the state's six-week abortion ban officially goes into effect Monday morning ― even as their ability to provide abortion care will be drastically curtailed. Iowa's so-called "fetal heartbeat ban" is enforceable as of 8 a.m. Monday, prohibiting abortion once fetal cardiac...