Statewide Iowa — The impact of online learning on the achievement gap between minority and low-income students in Iowa schools is not yet known but answers should be coming as students are in the midst of tests right now.
Average Temperatures In Iowa And The Region Are Shifting Cooler, Bucking Trend
Statewide Iowa — When you hear the average temperature or rainfall during the weather, that’s typically based on the past three decades of information, and this week the National Weather Service updated that temperature and precipitation data.
Sibley-Ocheyedan 5th & 6th Graders Des Moines Bound, But Need Your Help
Sibley, Iowa — The 5th and 6th graders from Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School will be headed to Des Moines on a field trip next week, but they need your help to get there. Read more
Orange City’s 80th Tulip Festival Is Less Than A Week Away
Orange City, Iowa — Last-minute preparations continue in Orange City for the first Tulip Festival since 2019. The annual festival was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Read more
Area Schools To Recognize, Thank Board Members During May
Northwest Iowa — Each May the Iowa Association of School Boards invites Iowans to honor and recognize school board members. This month is a designated time to show support for your local school board. Read more
Heart Association Details Concerns About Youth Tobacco, Vaping
Statewide Iowa — The American Heart Association says progress has been made in stopping kids from smoking and vaping — but there is still a lot of work to do. Read more