Gov. Kim Reynolds And Other Education Officials Announce Iowa First In Nation Approval For Federal Education Waivers At Press Conference At Broadway Elementary In Dension
Governor Kim Reynolds, along with U.S Secretary of Education and Iowa Department of Education Director, announced Iowa’s Unified Allocation Plan was the first in the nation approved for the “Returning Education to the States” federal waiver program.
G-R District Families Invited To A “Snow Much Fun” Family Fun Night This Upcoming Friday
The Glidden-Ralston (G-R) Community-School Engagement Committee is inviting district families with students PK through sixth grade to a “Snow Much Fun” Family Night this upcoming Friday. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Smith Center, the
Sen. Schultz Optimistic For 2026’s Legislative Session
With only a few days left until the Iowa Legislature convenes for its 2026 session, District 6 State Sen. Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) is anticipating a fast-paced start for lawmakers. Schultz was first elected in 2008 as a
Iowa Ag Secretary Outlines Plans For First-Ever Iowa Farm Act
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Tuesday announced plans to introduce the first-ever Iowa Farm Act during the 2026 legislative session. Naig’s bill is a comprehensive package aimed at strengthening agriculture, supporting farmers and rural communities,
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Targets Crime Prevention And Victim Rights In 2026 Legislative Priorities
Attorney General Brenna Bird on Tuesday outlined her office’s legislative priorities for the 2026 session during a news conference in the historic Iowa Supreme Court chamber at the State Capitol, focusing on victim protection, public safety and
California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at age 65
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a Republican who represented Northern California in Congress for more than a decade and built his political career around agriculture and water policy, has died at age 65, his office announced Tuesday. No cause
Trump admin. moves to suspend $10B in federal aid to social programs in five Democratic states
The Trump administration has ordered a sweeping pause on roughly $10 billion in federal funding for social services and child care programs in five Democratic-led states, citing concerns about fraud. The decision affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota
Washington Commanders part ways with OC Kliff Kingsbury, DC Joe Whitt Jr.
The Washington Commanders will enter the 2026 season with new leadership after parting ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., according to multiple reports on Tuesday. The Commanders have not yet announced
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps resigning at the end of January
Steve Phelps, NASCAR’s first commissioner and a longtime executive with the sport, will resign from his position at the end of January. Phelps’ resignation follows weeks of scrutiny tied to an antitrust lawsuit that exposed inflammatory private
Jason Aldean to release new album ‘Songs About Us’
Jason Aldean is previewing his new studio album, Songs About Us, with the release of three new surprise tracks — “Help You Remember,” “Hard To Love You,” and “Lovin’ Me Too Long.” Songs About Us follows the