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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...
School districts working to comply with Iowa’s book ban before students return
SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - A court challenge to the Iowa law that restricts certain books and topics ended - which means teachers, principals and curriculum directors are having to make sure they’re not in violation. The law bans school books that depict or describe sex acts. It also prohibits...
Disability Rights Activist Pushes Government To Let Him Participate in Society
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Garret Frey refuses to be sidelined. Frey has been paralyzed from the neck down for more than 37 of his 42 years. He has spent decades rejecting the government’s excuses when he and others with disabilities are denied the support they need to live in their own homes and to participate in society.
Grassley, wife Barbara mark 70th anniversary at favorite date spot
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and his wife Barbara marked their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday at their favorite date spot. “Barbara & I went to the Hickory House in Waterloo when we were 1st dating 2nite we celebrate our 70th wedding anniversary where it all started,” Grassley said in a post on the social platform X.…
KLEM News for Friday, August 23
(pictures courtesty Plymouth County Engineer) The Iowa State Patrol has taken over the investigation into a rural Plymouth County bridge collapse south of Struble Thursday night. Authorities were called to 120th street for a bridge that collapsed after a semi hauling an oversized load of hay bales tried to cross.
The 15th Annual Kids Pioneer Day Is This Saturday At Lake View Historical Society Museum
This Saturday will be the 15th Annual Kids Pioneer Day, giving individuals a first-hand experience of the everyday life of early settlers. The Lake View Historical Society Museum has planned many free hands-on activities, like milking a cow, dressing in pioneer clothing, and tasting some old-fashioned food. All events will take place near the Lake View’s Log Cabin in the Museum Center from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Lake View Historical Society Museum encourages all to join this Saturday to learn about Lake View’s history in a fun and “personal” way.
Iowa governor says she won’t weigh in on Cedar Rapids’ casino plans right now
Two years ago, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a two-year moratorium into law restricting any new casinos from being constructed in Iowa. The cap expired at the end of June, leading to Cedar Rapids developers moving forward with applications to Iowa’s Gaming and Racing Commission. Story continues below. Some republican...
Agriculture Recovery Center in Sheldon
Sheldon, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — You’ve heard us talking about different resource centers following the flood. Jessica Pugh with FEMA has announced an Agriculture Resource Center next Tuesday at the Community services building in Sheldon. Pugh tells Northwest Iowa now producers are surprised at the assistance that’s...
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