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4 drive-in theaters in Iowa when you want a retro experience this summer
It’s starting to feel like summer as Iowa’s few drive-in theaters welcome moviegoers for the season. The closest to Des Moines is the Valle Drive-In in Newton. But, it isn’t the option for those wanting to see a movie under the stars. Here’s where else you can visit for a drive-in experience in Iowa.
Iowa State class sends students on the pursuit of happiness
AMES, Iowa — Are you happy?. In a compilation of research and surveys on people from around the world, the World Happiness Report shows that the United States has fallen out of the top 20 happiest countries for the first time since the report was published in 2012 — dropping from 15 to 23.
Meet a teacher, students and families suing the state of Iowa over the 2023 book ban law
Iowa's sweeping 2023 education law, Senate File 496, bans most books that feature sex acts and bars instruction and discussion on gender identity and sexual orientation through sixth grade. It also requires school administrators to notify caregivers if students request to use pronouns that differ from their sex assigned at birth. Republican lawmakers say they passed the bill to give parents and caregivers more control over their children's education. But some educators, publishers, students and their...
How the Gilbert girls rallied to repeat as 3A girls 4x800 champions at Iowa state track meet
DES MOINES — Hair ties, faith and grit enabled the Gilbert girls 4x800-meter relay team to repeat as Class 3A state champions at the Iowa high school state track and field meet Thursday. The Tigers entered the state meet favored to repeat after running the fastest qualifying time in 3A by six seconds....
Mobile training trailers teach fire departments across Iowa life-saving skills
The Fire Service Training Bureau is part of the Iowa Department of Public Safety and its job is to certify firefighters in the state as well as provide training for fire departments. One way that the FSTB provides training is by using mobile trailers.
Iowa school employee fired for being drunk on the job
A Waterloo school district employee who was fired for allegedly being drunk at work is not entitled to unemployment benefits, a judge has ruled. According to state records, Justin Aten worked as a full-time systems specialist for the Waterloo Community School District from December 2019 to January 11, 2024, when he was fired. As a […] The post Iowa school employee fired for being drunk on the job appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Gov. Kim Reynolds announces $17.5 million for opioid prevention, recovery programs
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a $17.5 million investment in opioid prevention and recovery programs, citing lack of action by legislation this session. "I'm disappointed that a bill to spend a portion of Iowa's opioid settlement money never reached my desk this session. As a result, $47.5 million remain unused in the fund ... since legislation was not passed, I'm leveraging federal funds to make this investment in the health and well-being of Iowans," Reynolds said.
Iowa State's Cy Graduates
(Ames, IA) -- One of the nearly 46-hundred students who graduated from Iowa State this spring, got extra attention at the commencement ceremony because of his footwear. Crayton Mitchell was part of the I-S-U Mascot Squad, and wore Cy's feet under his graduation gown. He was the first to take part in what ISU hopes will be a tradition. Usually the names of students who portray Cy are kept secret. I-S-U commencement ceremonies were last Friday and Saturday.
10 things to look for from Ames-area female athletes at the state track and field meet
The 2024 Iowa high school state track and field meet takes place this Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Ames-area high school girls track and field athletes had a strong showing at last week's state qualifying meets. They combined to qualify for state in 44 events. The Ames girls led the...
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