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Beloved Iowa State Capitol tour guide announces retirement after 47 years
For nearly five decades, Joni Arnett has greeted visitors inside the Iowa Capitol, sharing her knowledge and love of the building.
Nation World
Under new rule, US schools must limit sugar in cafeteria lunches
The first limits on added sugars would take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, targeting high-sugar foods such as sweetened cereals, yogurts and flavored milk.
Local Politics
Iowa Senate passes 3% raise for school funding
The House has yet to vote on their version of the school funding bill, which also seeks an increase of 3%.
Black History
Iowa State University holds celebration honoring George Washington Carver Day
ISU is home to the George Washington Carver scholarship program, which offers full undergraduate tuition to incoming students of color.
Money
State auditor urges more responsibility with student activity funds: 'Someone's watching'
Auditor Rob Sand says over a decade, more than $268,000 of student activity funds were misused in the state.
Money
Iowa State Auditor issues advisory on Student Activity Funds
Auditor Rob Sand says over a decade, more than $268,000 of student activity funds were misused in the state.
Black History
Simpson College celebrates George Washington Carver's legacy
Carver is only the third person to be recognized by the state with a day of recognition; the other two are Herbert Hoover and agronomist Norman Borlaug.
Nation World
College Board announces changes to AP African American Studies course
In the new framework, topics including Black Lives Matter, reparations and queer theory are no longer subjects to be taught.
Education
Iowa lawmakers consider bills dealing with gender identity
Two subcommittees discussed separate measures which would limit discussion and instruction surrounding gender identity in schools.
Local News
Starts Right Here founder released from hospital following Des Moines shooting
Keeps was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds last Monday after a shooting at his nonprofit for at-risk kids, Starts Right Here.
Crime
Second suspect arrested for Starts Right Here shooting, Des Moines police say
19-year-old Bravon Tukes was arrested Friday in connection to the Monday shooting that killed two students and hospitalized the nonprofit's founder.
Local News
Beloved Iowa State Capitol tour guide announces retirement after 47 years
For nearly five decades, Joni Arnett has greeted visitors inside the Iowa Capitol, sharing her knowledge and love of the building.
Nation World
Under new rule, US schools must limit sugar in cafeteria lunches
The first limits on added sugars would take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, targeting high-sugar foods such as sweetened cereals, yogurts and flavored milk.
Local Politics
Iowa Senate passes 3% raise for school funding
The House has yet to vote on their version of the school funding bill, which also seeks an increase of 3%.
Black History
Iowa State University holds celebration honoring George Washington Carver Day
ISU is home to the George Washington Carver scholarship program, which offers full undergraduate tuition to incoming students of color.
Money
State auditor urges more responsibility with student activity funds: 'Someone's watching'
Auditor Rob Sand says over a decade, more than $268,000 of student activity funds were misused in the state.
Money
Iowa State Auditor issues advisory on Student Activity Funds
Auditor Rob Sand says over a decade, more than $268,000 of student activity funds were misused in the state.
Black History
Simpson College celebrates George Washington Carver's legacy
Carver is only the third person to be recognized by the state with a day of recognition; the other two are Herbert Hoover and agronomist Norman Borlaug.
Nation World
College Board announces changes to AP African American Studies course
In the new framework, topics including Black Lives Matter, reparations and queer theory are no longer subjects to be taught.
Education
Iowa lawmakers consider bills dealing with gender identity
Two subcommittees discussed separate measures which would limit discussion and instruction surrounding gender identity in schools.
Local News
Starts Right Here founder released from hospital following Des Moines shooting
Keeps was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds last Monday after a shooting at his nonprofit for at-risk kids, Starts Right Here.
Crime
Second suspect arrested for Starts Right Here shooting, Des Moines police say
19-year-old Bravon Tukes was arrested Friday in connection to the Monday shooting that killed two students and hospitalized the nonprofit's founder.
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