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State Board finds probable cause against 3 Mid-Prairie administrators
WELLMAN, Iowa (KCRG) - The Mid-Prairie School Board is meeting behind closed doors Monday night as three administrators at the Mid-Prairie School District, including the superintendent, face hearings that could impact their teaching licenses with the state. KCRG’s i9 Investigative Team learned Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, which is tasked...
Demon Baseball Can’t Power Past Pella
Washington Demon baseball came up short against Pella last night by a final score of 7-1. Facing the 10th-ranked team in the state in Class 3A, Washington made Pella work for it, allowing two runs in the first inning but only single tallies in the second and third frames. The...
Tornado Watch in Effect for Adair, Guthrie, Union and Ringgold Counties
(Des Moines) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for Adair, Guthrie, Union, and Ringgold counties, along with all of south-central and southeast Iowa. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued as storms bring strong winds, hail to central Iowa
After a day of rain on Monday and Tuesday morning, severe conditions are popping up across Iowa. A severe thunderstorm warning for the Des Moines metro was in effect from around 2:50 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. More storms are expected to develop through the evening and tornadoes are possible across central and eastern Iowa. ...
America’s SBDC Iowa announces new Regional Director
AMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) has announced that Elizabeth Christensen is the new Regional Director for the Iowa Western SBDC at Iowa Western Community College, located in Council Bluffs. Elizbeth Christensen will advise and train entrepreneurs and existing business owners in Pottawattamie, Shelby, Harrison, Page, Mills, Cass and Fremont counties. Elizabeth started in early June and is excited to continue supporting western Iowa businesses.
New Iowa law means more 14 and 15-year-old drivers on the road
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new law went into effect this month changing the type of license that young teens can get to drive to school. The Special Minor’s Restricted License replaces the Minor School License and adds more freedom to 14 and 15-year-olds who choose to get one. With a SMRL teens can drive […]
Minnesota Guest Scores Big Jackpot with $5 Bet at Iowa Casino
I can't even imagine how exciting it would be to win a huge jackpot at a casino. When the slot machine's lights start flashing or the dealer announces the winning hand, my heart would race with disbelief and joy. That rush of adrenaline would be like nothing else. Two weeks...
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