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Why Some Iowa Schools Are Not Banning Student Phones
(TNS) — As the school year gets underway, many districts across the country are changing cellphone, mobile device and headphone use policies in the classroom. With the release of social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s book “The Anxious Generation,” some schools responded by changing mobile device usage rules for the upcoming school year. Here in Iowa, some school districts have either completely banned the use of mobile devices or are considering changing the rules that are already set in place. The book mentions the rising level of mental health concerns amongst younger generations.
'Don't give up': Iowa Democrats host Whitmer, Booker, Klobuchar at DNC to motivate base
CHICAGO — Iowa Democrats gathered here for the Democratic National Convention this week with a renewed sense of hope and optimism, hosting a stream of prominent national figures at an early morning breakfast meeting to help them celebrate the national ticket and motivate their base. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is among those...
Iowa Attorney General Joins Coalition Advocating for SCOTUS Review of Girls’ Sports Laws
(Des Moines) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird supports efforts led by 26 states to restrict girls’ sports to athletes assigned female at birth. Bird has joined two coalitions pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to review and uphold Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act and West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act. Bird argues these laws protect female athletes and ensure fairness in sports by preventing biological males from competing in female categories. She emphasized that such regulations are crucial for maintaining equal opportunities and safety for women in sports. Governor Kim Reynolds signed similar legislation in Iowa in 2022.
Bird sues three contractors for failing to notify officials before digging
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird filed lawsuits against three contractors who allegedly failed to call Iowa One Call before digging and damaged or risked damaging underground utilities. To prevent accidentally damaging electric, gas, water, sewer or communication utilities while digging, anyone planning to excavate must contact Iowa One Call 48 hours before digging. The weekends […]
Iowa Finance Authority Board awards millions of dollars to support affordable rental homes for Iowans
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded a total of $10.6M in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of a total of 404 affordable rental homes for Iowans, some of which are in the TV6 viewing area. The awards were made...
Two-A-Days: Dike-New Hartford flexes deep senior class as method of success in 2024
Dike-New Hartford may have the most experienced football team in the state in 2024, bringing back 20 seniors, several of which having major playing experience. With a special class that witnessed the Wolverines' trip to the dome as freshmen, they are making it their mission to take the team back there this season.
New Iowa Law Forces Hemp Store in Dubuque to Close its Doors
A new Iowa law regarding consumable hemp products has forced a Dubuque business to close. Botanicanna, located in Dubuque's Kennedy Mall, announced that they will close their sole Iowa location via Facebook this week. Their closure is due to restrictions from that aforementioned law that took effect this summer, per KWWL.
New Charles City High School Principal Levi Miller Shares Educational Background, Attendance Policy Changes, Prepping For New School Year & More
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. New Charles City High School Principal Levi Miller was our featured guest on Community Conversations (8/22/24) in which he spoke about his educational background, getting ready for the new school year, new attendance policies and more. To learn more about...
New Nightclub Opens in Downtown Cedar Rapids
Downtown Cedar Rapids has gone through quite a bit of change over the past few weeks. Restaurants like the Barrel House and the Chophouse have closed up for good, and a new business called CityWalk Eatery is set to open this fall. Now a new nightclub has opened in the...
Durant golfer aces par 4 for albatross at Stone Creek in Williamsburg
Amateur golfers dream of making a hole-in-one at least once in their lifetime. Many come oh, so close. But for Gary Hubler of Durant, it’s happened three times. It had been 21 years since his last hole in one – a 185-yard par 3 on hole number eight at Wahkonsa Country Club in rural Durant – but this one came in a two-person best ball tournament at Stone Creek Country Club in Williamsburg on Monday, July 15.
Two-A-Days: Grundy Center seeks to continue 26-game win streak with revamped roster
Grundy Center is currently riding on a 26-game winning streak with back-to-back undefeated state championships, but have since lost key contributors including star quarterback Colin Gordon. Now, the Spartans look to not only try to extend its five-year streak of playing in the state championship game, but silence the doubters who believe this team is its most vulnerable in a half-decade.
Swimming not advised at Coralville Lake beaches
CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says all beaches at Coralville Lake have tested above the state standard for E. coli levels. Swimming is not advised at Sugar Bottom Campground Beach, Sugar Bottom Day Use Beach, and West Overlook Day Use Beach until further notice. The Corps of Engineers says people should also not allow any pets to drink the water.
Clinton police attempt to identify suspect in fire investigation
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The Clinton Police Department is investigating a fire at the North Bridge Mini Storage. Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect of interest. The Clinton Police Department posted to their Facebook page a couple of photos showing the suspect on a...
Local college student accused of mid-July rape pleads not guilty
A local college student has pleaded not guilty to accusations he sexually assaulted a juvenile female last month. Nandoya Ramadhan Othman, age 20, has been charged with third-degree sexual abuse by force. Decorah Police officers initially responded to a disturbance the evening of July 18 in the parking lot of the Decorah Walmart, after which a 17-year-old from Waukon told police Othman had raped her earlier that afternoon.
Schools, Legislature Cracking Down on Student Absenteeism
School districts are implementing stricter attendance policies in an effort to reduce unexcused absences by students. New Hampton High School Principal Matt Monson says the new guidelines, passed by the legislature earlier this year, will monitor absences much more closely and not just by the school district. While unexcused absences...
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