Iowa Senate approves an updated bill on chronic absenteeism policy for schools

The Iowa Senate, on a 47-0 vote, passed a bill that would change some issues discovered in a statewide chronic absenteeism policy passed last year. In the 2023-24 school year, almost 22 percent of students in public
North Central Iowa Research Association annual meeting later this month

Members, farmers and ag business professionals are invited to attend the North Central Iowa Research Association annual meeting on March 27th at the Northern Research Farm, located at 310 South Main Street, in Kanawha. The association, in
Tuesday Birthdays & Anniversaries

Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Becky’s Hallmark in Iowa FallsToday’s winner will receive: $10 Gift Certificate Today’s birthday spotlight business is: Today’s winner will receive: Happy Birthday to… Happy Anniversary to… Marian Sander, Alden Kathy
Hardin Supervisors to meet Wednesday morning

Wednesday the Hardin County Board of Supervisors will consider for approval the revised Hardin County Secondary Road Department’s Mailbox Replacement/Repair Policy. The Hardin supervisors will also consider an invoice compromise with an accounting firm. The Hardin County
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Colorado law banning “conversion therapy”

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a legal challenge to a law in Colorado that bans “conversion therapy” aimed at LGBTQ+ minors. At least 23 states and the District of Columbia ban conversation therapy for
Grundy Center taking on Unity Christian in 2A quarterfinal Tuesday

The #7 (2A) Grundy Center boys basketball team will begin what it hopes is a lengthy state tournament run Tuesday. They’ll take on #4 (2A) Unity Christian in a 2A quarterfinal at 7:15 p.m. inside Wells Fargo
Los Angeles DA asks court to withdraw resentencing motion in Menendez brothers case

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Monday he’s asking the court to withdraw the previous district attorney’s motion for resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, which aimed to reduce the prison terms of the Menendez
Falcons, Wolverines, Bearcats begin track & field season Monday at Wartburg

Aplington-Parkersburg, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, Dike-New Hartford and North Butler were among the track & field teams that began their seasons at the Wartburg High School Indoor Invitational Monday. Aplington-Parkersburg: Girls 3rd in 4x800m – 10:59.91 7th in 55m Hurdles,
Local schools began boys track & field season Monday at Dickinson Relays

Several local boys track & field teams began their seasons at Monday’s A.D. Dickinson Relays inside the UNI-Dome. AGWSR: 43rd in High Jump, Carl Hoodjer – 5-04 48th in 4x400m – 4:07.2 Clarksville: 27th in Shot Put,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin agrees to 3-year, $66 million deal

CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reported that Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ wide receiver Chris Godwin has agreed to a three-year, $66 million deal with $44 million guaranteed. Godwin’s contract can reach a maximum of $72 million. Sources