Statewide Iowa — A report from the Iowa Association of Realtors shows the number of homes listed for sale dropped by more than 11 percent in January compared to one year ago. But association president, Krista Clark, says listings were up compared to December. Read more
Regents president addresses concerns with governance of special schools
Statewide Iowa — The president of the Board of Regents addressed concerns this week about the proposal to move the governance of the state’s deaf, blind and visually impaired students to the Iowa Department of Education. Read more
If you quit your job during the pandemic, will you be able to return now?
Iowa City, Iowa — A University of Iowa researcher is studying what he calls “boomerang employees,” those people who quit their jobs and later return to their former employers. Read more
One of former Pres. Carter’s first Iowa appearances was 48 years ago this weekend
Le Mars, Iowa — As former President Jimmy Carter is in failing health, it was 48 years ago this weekend the then-Georgia governor and presidential candidate made an appearance in Le Mars, likely his first campaign stop in Iowa. Read more
Sex Abuse Trial Of Former School Bus Driver Now Underway
Spirit Lake, Iowa — The sexual abuse trial of a former Okoboji Community Schools bus driver is underway in Dickinson County District Court in Spirit Lake. Read more
AARP Iowa Calling For Cap On Insulin Cost For Non Medicare Patients
Des Moines, Iowa — AARP Iowa state director, Brad Anderson, says the organization is pushing for state lawmakers to enact a cap on insulin costs like the one now in place for federal Medicare users. Read more