by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 26, 2011 | Education
Two rural legislators are drafting new state rules they hope will allow more Iowa schools to experiment with courses that originate from somewhere outside the traditional school building. Senator Brian Schoenjahn, a Democrat from Arlington, is a retired school...
by Dar Danielson | Feb 26, 2011 | Education
Events are going on through this weekend to help college students and parents make their way through the paperwork needed for financial aid. Brittania Morey with the Iowa College Access Network (I-CAN), says the event is called “Iowa College Goal Sunday.”...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Feb 26, 2011 | Health & Medicine, Human Interest
Bugged by bedbugs? A new four-legged, furry weapon is being unleashed to keep the pesky insects from infesting a southeast Iowa motel. Gordon Olberding, owner of the Hawkeye Motel in Washington, says he’s never had a problem with the pests and likely...
by O. Kay Henderson | Feb 25, 2011 | Business, Politics & Government
Democrats vow to fight the proposed closure of 39 Iowa Workforce Development field offices around the state. Senate President Jack Kibbie, a Democrat from Emmetsburg, says the agency has part-time offices today in each of the four counties he represents in northern...
by Dar Danielson | Feb 25, 2011 | Business, Military
Boeing’s new $35-billion contract to build refueling aircraft for the military will bring hundreds of jobs to Iowa. The biggest celebrations may be in Boeing’s home state of Washington, but approximately 200 jobs could be created in Cedar Rapids, where aircraft...