Manson Public Library Received Grant To Offer New Early Literacy Program To Community
Picture courtesy of Manson Public Library Facebook page The Manson Public Library has been awarded a grant to expand early childhood literacy to help develop strong, lifelong readers. Linking Families and Communities is a nonprofit organization that
Jefferson Man Faces Charges For Allegedly Possessing Images Of Minors In Sex Acts
A Jefferson man was taken into custody earlier this week on allegedly possessing illegal child sexual abuse material. According to Greene County District Court records, 61-year-old Christopher Ciesla of rural Jefferson was reported to have several photographs
Gov. Reynolds Introduces Legislation To Boost Public Charter School Funding
Yesterday (Thursday), Gov. Kim Reynolds introduced legislation to the Iowa House and Senate to expand state support for public charter schools by increasing funding opportunities. Reynolds says, “Public Charter schools currently receive less state funding than traditional
Iowa AG Bird Sues PBMs, Manufacturers Over Alleged Insulin Pricing Scheme
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced this (Friday) morning that a lawsuit has been filed against 18 pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insulin manufacturers, alleging they unlawfully manipulated and inflated insulin prices for Iowans. About 300,000 Iowans
Sec. Naig Leads 10-State Coalition Seeking Careful Consideration Of Rail Merger
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is leading a bipartisan, multi-state effort urging federal regulators to closely scrutinize the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern, citing concerns about competition and long-term impacts on agriculture.
Fort Dodge Man Sentenced For Multi-County Meth Distribution Conspiracy
A Fort Dodge man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy in north-central Iowa. Forty-two-year-old Aaron StandsAndLooksBack, also known as Aaron Woodman, was sentenced Jan. 29
Lake View To Host One Of DNR’s Annual Town Hall Meetings With Iowans
Lake View will again play host to one of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) annual town hall meetings. On Thursday, March 5, outdoor enthusiasts will meet at the Speaker Park Shetler House at 6:30 p.m.
Breaking down the Cubs’ extreme bullpen makeover
Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters governors race in Minnesota
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Thursday that she is running for governor of Minnesota, launching a high-profile campaign at a moment of political upheaval and heightened tension in the state. Her decision follows Gov. Tim Walz’s unexpected
Senate Democrats block funding bills as they press for DHS changes
The Senate failed to advance a government spending package on Thursday, pushing the federal government closer to a partial shutdown set to begin just after midnight Friday. Democrats blocked a package of six spending bills, as the