New Teacher & Paraeducator Apprenticeship Grants to Reach More Areas of the State. DES MOINES, IOWA – Governor Kim Reynolds today announced $3.4 million in new Registered Apprenticeship grants to help Iowa school districts create new education careers throughout the state. As the second round of grants for the innovative Teacher & Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship […]
Jan 6 2025 | Posted in
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December 2, 2024, 10:15 am | Carol Ehlers Iowa – While inflation has hit many Americans in an already tight pocketbook, many households may also struggle to pay utility bills. With rising energy costs, it’s important for homeowners and renters to plan their budget each month to cover their various utility bills, says Carol Ehlers, […]
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Iowa farmer Meredith Nunnikhoven shares impacts… by Robert Leonard My friend Meredith Nunnikhoven of Barnswallow Flowers in Oskaloosa separated Dahlia bulbs in a multipurpose machine shed at her farm as she told me about the jam that she and other small business owners in the area are in. The jam extends to much of rural […]
Jan 5 2025 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and the Department of Public Safety are warning Iowans to be aware of a new wave of “grandparent scams.” Several Iowa communities throughout the state have recently reported efforts by criminal groups to swindle predominately older Iowans. This scam is not new – the Attorney General’s […]
Few families will escape making decisions about passing on the personal possessions of their members. They are inevitable when a family member downsizes, declutters, moves or dies. Passing on of personal property can become challenging and lead to serious family conflicts. University of Minnesota developed Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?™ a research informed resource […]
Jan 5 2025 | Posted in
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Iowa is quietly climbing the ranks as a place people want to call home. According to U-Haul’s 2024 Growth Index, the state moved up to 23rd in the nation for growth, with more people moving into Iowa than leaving over the past three years. This trend highlights the state’s growing reputation for offering safe, affordable […]
Jan 5 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened for their first meeting of 2025 on January 2, addressing a packed agenda that included organizational updates, appointments, fiscal policies, and service agreements. The session, held in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, served as an opportunity to establish priorities for the year […]
Jan 5 2025 | Posted in
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Coming soon: The 91st General Assembly January 3rd, 2025 It was less than two years ago that the above photo was captured just after I took my first vote on the House floor with both new and seasoned colleagues of mine. That vote was cast in record time – just short of two weeks from […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 2, 2025 U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley will retake the position of Senate president pro tempore when Congress convenes Friday. The Iowa Republican, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 1981, will take the position that goes to the longest-serving senator in the party that controls the chamber. […]
Jan 4 2025 | Posted in
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The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host the Home Gardening Webinar Series, beginning in January and ending in March. Sessions will take place every Thursday from 6–7 p.m. central time, ending March 13. butterfly on coneflowerDesigned for anyone who is interested in gardening or horticulture, the series aims to […]
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