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Iowa Department of Education receives funds to help with FAFSA
(The Center Square) - The Iowa Department of Education said Wednesday it received $276,000 in federal funds to complete FAFSA efforts after a bipartisan group of lawmakers raised concerns about delays. A redesign of the U.S. Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid online application led to “significant” errors and processing delays for students across the country. FAFSA is the "primary application for students seeking federal and state need-based grants and scholarships," helping approximately 18 million students a year, according to a news...
After a down Monday, Tuesday sets new Iowa State Fair attendance record. See by how much:
After a rainy day on Monday, Tuesday was a mostly cloudy day at the Iowa State Fair. Attendance still beat 2023's total on the sixth day of the fair, and even set a record. This isn't the first record-breaking turnout in 2024. with the first Saturday and Sunday outdoing 2023 attendance. Saturday also broke the...
Rainfall totals top 2 inches in Iowa City, eastern Iowa. See the statewide totals.
Western and central Iowa saw plenty of rain and a wet start for both Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service in Des Moines said showers and storms will continue to move through the state in the morning. There is a chance for scattered showers in southeast Iowa on Thursday night. ...
Candy Sold at Major Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Retailers Under Urgent Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall of nearly two dozen candies and snacks sold at major retailers; ones that are very prominent in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This is an urgent recall, for the products in question can cause serious illness, and in rare cases, death.
Scattered showers begin today with strong to severe storms possible on Thursday
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) -Clouds are moving into Eastern Iowa this morning and scattered showers are starting to enter Eastern Iowa from the west. The rain and a few rumbles of thunder will begin by mid to late morning across Eastern Iowa and continue through the afternoon and into the evening. Highs today will rise into the upper 70s and low 80s. The scattered showers and storms will continue through the overnight hours with lows dropping into the 60s and 70s.
How schools are responding to Iowa’s new book ban
Last year, an Iowa law that required schools to remove books that contain a depiction of a 'sex act' was put on pause by a temporary injunction, but an appeals court decision has cleared the way for the law to go into effect.
GTSB End of Summer Traffic Enforcement
Des Moines, IA- The Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with law enforcement across the state to decrease impaired driving. According to a news release, during the final weeks of August last summer, there were 54 traffic fatalities in Iowa, and 44% involved impairment. From August 16th through...
Vote for the top Class of 2028 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season
Who is the best Class of 2028 recruit entering the 2024 Iowa high school football season? The Des Moines Register sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 10 best freshmen in the area list. Now it's your turn to vote. ...
Winner of the Iowa State Fair beard grooming contest stops by KCCI newscast
DES MOINES, Iowa — A lot of the contests out at the state fair involve talents of all kinds. KCCI was joined by someone who is talented in grooming his beard. Rick Kennedy, of Altoona, won first place in the beard grooming contest. He spoke about his beard live on air; watch above.
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