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Bird Celebrates Protecting Kids In Court
With a vote at the Iowa State Legislature, both chambers have officially passed Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s constitutional amendment to protect kids in court.Attorney General Bird’s propos...
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces 54th Flight to Washington, D.C.
The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Announces its 54th Flight to Washington, D.C.. The flight will include nearly 90 veterans from across Eastern Iowa.On Tuesday, April 29, the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight wil...
Vinton Kiwanis bring Easter fun to area Children
It was a chilly day for the hunt this year, but no one under 5 foot tall noticed. I have to admit that I love watching the itty bitty kiddos at the Easter Egg Hunts. I have yet to figure out why a p... Four-year graduation rate increased .8%, returning to prepandemic levels
Four-year graduation rate increased .8%, returning to prepandemic levelsIowa’s high school graduation rate climbed nearly a full percentage point, reaching 88.3% for the graduating class of 2024, ac...
Iowa Dept. of Ed. announces opening of 2025-26 Education Savings Accounts
Families can submit applications starting April 16 at 8 a.m. through June 30 at 11:59 p.m.The Iowa Department of Education today announced that the Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) progr...
Bill waives college tuition and fees for peace officers moves out of subcommitee
By Brooklyn DraisyA bill to waive university tuition and fees for Iowa law enforcement has moved out of a House subcommittee with support from its members and the public.House Study Bill 329 woul...
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“Hop On” GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to Find Your Unclaimed Property
Who said Easter egg hunts are just for kids? Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowans to search GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov ahead of the Easter holiday weekend to see if they have “Easter ...
Severe Storms Possible Tonight and Friday
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No Email on Good Friday
There will be no email on Good Friday, April 18, 2025. As always, if there is any time-sensitve information or an emergency situation arises, an email will be sent and notifications via the Faceb...