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On 28-22 vote, Iowa Senate passes its own AEA plan

On 28-22 vote, Iowa Senate passes its own AEA plan

The Iowa Senate has voted to give school officials the option of bypassing Area Education Agencies and providing services to students with disabilities by hiring private contractors or district staff. Senator Lynn Evans of Aurelia, a retired superintendent, is among...

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Top 10 announced for best burger contest

Top 10 announced for best burger contest

The Iowa Beef Industry Council has released its top ten vote-getters in the best burger contest. This is the 15th annual contest and spokesperson Kylie Peterson says to celebrate they allowed voters to include past winners in this year's contest. "We actually have...

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Fort Dodge man shot and killed by police officer

Fort Dodge man shot and killed by police officer

Fort Dodge police shot and killed a man during an incident Saturday morning. Police were called to a residence in the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue South. When they arrived it was reported that an individual within the residence was exhibiting out of control behavior...

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Reveal of Senate GOP’s Area Education Agency plan soon

Reveal of Senate GOP’s Area Education Agency plan soon

A key lawmaker says the Senate may soon debate what has turned out to be the central issue of the 2024 legislative session. Three weeks ago, the Iowa House passed a bill to maintain Area Education Agency special education services for students with disabilities, but...

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Too much green beer? A safe route home is clear!

Too much green beer? A safe route home is clear!

Iowans who have too much Saint Patrick's Day cheer can get a safe ride home tonight through Monday morning. AAA-Iowa spokesman Brian Ortner says the motor club is offering its free, statewide Tow to Go service for members and non-members across Iowa this weekend....

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Fort Dodge man shot and killed by police officer

U.S. Census finds population growth in four Iowa metros

Updated population estimates from the U-S Census Bureau show growth in four of Iowa's metropolitan areas. The Census Bureau estimates there was a 3.1% increase in the number of residents in the six counties that are part of the Des Moines metro over the past three...

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