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Iowa babies born at 22 weeks are now thriving, healthy toddlers
Luna and Jacob Mendez made history last year as the first set of twins born at 22 weeks at Blank Children's Hospital to survive. Now, the twins are 18 months old and thriving. "We didn't think this day would happen, but thank God and the doctors and everybody that has helped us," said their mother, Cristal Alvarez.
State university presidents discuss budgets
Statewide Iowa – The presidents of the three state universities held a general discussion of their budgets for the next fiscal year this week during a meeting with the State Board of Regents. University of Northern Iowa president Mark Nook says the new nursing program is one area they are trying to help the state.
Storm Chances Overnight, Warm and Muggy Conditions Continue
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A few showers and storms are possible in places overnight, but many areas are expected to remain dry. Storms are expected to form in Minnesota and work their way south overnight. These storms will be losing strength and dissipating as they move into Iowa, but areas north of Highway 30 could see a few showers and a storm between 3AM and 6 AM. Any activity that makes it into eastern Iowa is expected to diminish shortly after daybreak Sunday, so impacts to weekend plans are expected to be minimal. Lows tonight drop into the mid to upper 60s.
Monster Sightings – What Supernatural Creatures Lurk in Iowa?
This week, some new episodes of the series 'Unsolved Mysteries' dropped on Netflix, and, of course, I watched all five episodes in one sitting. The final episode of Volume 4 was titled, The Mothman Revisited, and it was easily my favorite of the bunch. The Mothman is described as a...
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...
Leaders of state’s new Division of Special Education announced as AEA law rolls out
In the upcoming school year, six new leaders will oversee Iowa’s Area Education Agencies as a part of the Iowa Department of Education’s division of special education following the implementation of a 2024 law making major changes to the state’s special education system. Previously, Iowa’s AEAs, the regional agencies providing special education and other assistance […]
Iowa's tax free weekend is underway
(The Center Square) - Iowa shoppers are getting discounts from the state this weekend. The annual tax-free weekend, held on the first Friday and Saturday of August each year, removes the sales tax from shoes and clothing priced less than $100. Also included are items such as pantyhose, bowling shirts, choir clothes and diapers--for adults and children, according to a list from the Iowa Department of Revenue. ...