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County attorneys, one school looks at initial impacts of Iowa's 2024 absenteeism law
The 2024 chronic absenteeism law outlined a three tiered system to help keep kids returning to the classroomFirst, parents ...
Iowa Capital Dispatch15h
New candidates enter the race for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District
The seat is expected to be an open race as U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra has launched an "exploratory" committee to run for ...
The Ledger20h
Republicans keep control of Polk County's legislative districts
District 27 covers southern Polk County, along with Hardee, DeSoto and Charlotte counties and part of Lee County. Gary White can be reached at gary.white@theledger.com or 863-802-7518.
Iowa Capital Dispatch6d
IDALS launches $1.9 million Beaver Creek watershed improvement project
IDALS announced it launched a Water Quality Initiative project to reduce nitrate and other nutrient runoff in the Beaver ...
Dallas County sets public hearing for new voting districts on July 22
In November, voters approved expanding the board of supervisors from three spots to five. Dallas County's population has ...
The Gazette11d
Trump’s Iowa event kicking off national celebration is ‘big deal’ for the state, Iowa GOP leader says
President Donald Trump in Iowa on Thursday promised to keep the state a central part of the nation's 250th birthday ...
The Gazette14d
Trump moves lawsuit against Ann Selzer, Des Moines Register, from federal to state court
President Donald Trump, Iowa U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and a former state lawmaker refiled a lawsuit in state court against Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register on Monday.
Austin American-Statesman15d
In Polk County, who will benefit from Live Local Act tax breaks?
In documents provided by the Polk County Property Appraiser’s Office, as of June, two projects were approved for the 2024 tax roll under Live Local Act tax breaks for developments.