RADIO IOWA: Governor signs bill on charter schools, homeschooling
A new state law will send public charter schools in Iowa one-point-three million more dollars to boost teacher salaries in the coming school year and a revolving loan fund has been created to provide low-interest loans for
Make It OK Walk set for Thursday in Clarion
Community Health Center of Clarion will host a Make It OK Walk Thursday to raise awareness about mental health and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. The walk begins at noon at Community Health Center of Clarion. Participants
H-D-CAL Holds Biggest Concert of the Year
H-D-CAL held its biggest concert of the year, known as the Cavalcade of Bands, in the high school’s new gymnasium Tuesday evening, showcasing music from fifth graders to seniors. The evening kicked off with “The Star-Spangled Banner,”
Iowa seat belt enforcement campaign begins Monday
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau will partner with law enforcement agencies across Iowa for a seat belt-focused enforcement campaign beginning Monday. The Click It or Ticket campaign, part of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration effort, will
Vylor to locate global headquarters in Johnston
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that Vylor, Corteva’s future independent seed and genetics company, will locate its global headquarters in Johnston. Vylor is expected to become independent following Corteva’s planned separation later this year. The company will
Aplington City Council sets meeting agenda
The Aplington City Council will discuss public works projects, department reports and other city business during its meeting Wednesday. Agenda items include discussion and possible action on sealed street bids, summer help, clean up day, a MSA
Wednesday Birthdays & Anniversaries
Today’s birthday spotlight business is: 805 Pizza & Chicken in Hampton Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: For Heaven’s Sake in Aplington Today’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate(Pick up
Dr. Marty Makary steps down as FDA Commissioner
Dr. Marty Makary has resigned as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration after a turbulent 13-month run that placed him at the center of political and regulatory battles inside the Trump administration. Makary, a longtime surgeon
Federal charges filed against ship operators involved in Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse
Federal prosecutors have brought criminal charges against the companies responsible for operating the cargo ship that struck Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, triggering a catastrophic collapse that killed six construction workers and caused billions
Boys sectional golf meets happening Wednesday
The first postseason events of the spring season will take place Wednesday as IHSAA sectional golf tournaments will be hosted across the state. 1A Sectional at West Hancock: Clarksville, North Butler, West Fork – those advancing will