Student loan forgiveness could affect more than 40 million
Aug 25, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt reduced — and in many cases eliminated — under President Joe Biden’s long-awaited forgiveness plan. Biden's announcement Wednesday was a historic…
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Police warn drivers to stop for school buses or face fines
Aug 25, 2022
By Radio Iowa Contributor With many schools back in session this week, public safety officials around the state are reminding citizens of the penalties associated with school bus violations. In the state of Iowa, penalties…
Pella PD Hosting Citizens Public Safety Academy
Aug 25, 2022
The Pella Police Department announced that they will be hosting their Citizens Public Safety Academy in September and there are a few days left to sign up. The Citizens Public Safety Academy will incorporate components…
United Way of Mahaska County to Host Bingo Ball Fundraiser September 9
Aug 25, 2022
United Way of Mahaska County has a couple of big events right around the corner. In addition to the Day of Caring, they are set to host their Bingo Ball Fundraiser next month. Director Michela…
Uvalde school board to consider firing district police chief
Aug 24, 2022
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Uvalde’s embattled district police chief is set to face becoming the first officer to lose his job over the slow and bungled law enforcement response to one of the deadliest classroom…
Iowa joins 23 states in support of Indian Child Welfare Act
Aug 24, 2022
DES MOINES – Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Haaland v. Brackeen, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a challenge to…
Ottumwa Community Schools Raises Substitute Teacher Pay
Aug 24, 2022
The Ottumwa School Board met on Monday. An agenda item that saw extensive discussion was the pay rate for substitute teachers in the district as the need to add subs continues to increase. Historically, the…
Luke Bryan Introducing Popcorn From Corn Farmed On His Land
Aug 24, 2022
Luke Bryan has always been a big supporter of farmers, and now he’s working with them on a new snack. The singer has teamed with Fendt North America for a limited-edition line of popcorn made from…
US: Russia looks to step up hits on Ukraine infrastructure
Aug 23, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department has issued a security alert warning that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities. The State Department issued the alert…
Iowa crop conditions stabilize with widespread rains
Aug 23, 2022
By Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa had above-normal statewide rainfall last week for the first time in more than a month, which helped stabilize the conditions of corn and soybean plants, according to a…