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Education
Senate passes own AEA bill, completely amending House Republicans' version
Education
Senate passes own AEA bill, completely amending House Republicans' version
In a vote of 28 to 22, the Senate has passed major reforms to Area Education Agencies in Iowa, sending the bill back to the House.
Crime
Multiple family members in Zearing charged with kidnapping, abuse
The Story County Sheriff's Office says they were first alerted of the abuse in January.
Local Politics
Senate passes AEA bill, goes back to house for debate
The Iowa senate struck through the house's version of the bill, aligning the bill more with Gov. Reynolds' proposals.
Crime
Multiple family members charged with abuse, kidnapping in Zearing
Officials say a man was brought to the hospital with severe injuries, weighing around 70 pounds due to malnutrition.
Food
Meet the 10 finalists for 2024 Iowa's Best Burger
The Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlmen's Association received a record amount of nominations for this year's contest
Local Politics
Iowans advocate for equal pay at the capitol
The American Association of University Women says women earn 84 cents for every dollar a man makes.
Elections
Special election to fill at-large Des Moines city council seat 1 day away
Five candidates are vying for the city council seat previously held by Mayor Connie Boesen.
Elections
What you need to know for the Des Moines special election
Five candidates are vying for the city council seat previously held by Mayor Connie Boesen.
Food
Meet the 10 finalists for 2024 Iowa's Best Burger
The Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlmen's Association received a record amount of nominations for this year's contest.
Basketball
South Carolina No. 1, Iowa No. 2 in latest women's AP Top 25
The AP will have a final poll after the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the 47-year history of the poll.
Ukraine
Iowa State University student reflects on Russia-Ukraine war
Anna Bezshkura fled from the war with her family to study here in the United States.
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