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Sneak Peek: New Venue Opens at Iowa’s Diamond Jo Casino
Diamond Jo Casino, located just south of the Minnesota-Iowa border along I-35, is known for its impressive gaming floor, featuring around 800 slot machines, 27 table games, and a Sportsbook. Now, the casino is expanding its options with the launch of a new dining and entertainment venue. The new venue...
Coe College commits to capping costs for incoming Iowa students next fall
With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cycle scheduled for another late release this year, Coe College in Cedar Rapids has announced it will continue its efforts to keep costs for certain Iowa students level with the state’s public universities. Coe College will cap out-of-pocket costs at $24,000 for incoming, in-state students who […]
Iowa's unemployment insurance rates remain low
(The Center Square) - Iowa’s unemployment insurance rates for employers will remain at the lowest allowable level for a third year in a row, state officials said. Contribution rates in 2025 will be drawn from the same table as last year, which saved employers approximately $72.20 per employee when the rate was first lowered to this level in 2023, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds. The unemployment insurance rate for employers...
How can Iowa amend its constitution?
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa's constitution could see changes after this November's election. That's because Iowans have the chance to vote on two constitutional amendments. If Iowans vote yes, it will officially amend the constitution while a no vote would keep the constitution as is. The process of amending...
New Iowa Law Means Kids Missing School Could Land Parents in Court & Fined
A recent change in Iowa's attendance laws is impacting families across the state, including those in the Western Dubuque School District, in fact an announcement from the school is how I first learned of this law change. This law change (Senate File 2435) tightens rules on how many days a student can miss before consequences come into play for both the student and their parents. Let’s break it down so it’s easy to understand how this might affect you, your family, and your local schools.
Kelly Osbourne Reveals She Lives in (and Loves) Iowa
It's common knowledge for Iowans that celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and Tom Arnold once called the Hawkeye State home. Maybe less common knowledge is the fact that rapper Flavor Flav once tried to start a chicken restaurant in Clinton, IA, or that the American Gothic House still stands in Eldon, IA.
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