WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2024) — US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has announced the 2024 US Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high-school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

The Iowa scholars include (hometown, scholar, school, location):

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2024) — HF 2568 has been signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds in a ceremony at the Iowa Statehouse. The bill was championed by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, AARP Iowa, researchers at the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center, and bike shops and clubs across Iowa. It extends critical protections to benefit everyone who uses crosswalks, including all forms of pedestrians, cyclists, and people using any other mobility device or personal conveyance.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 10, 2024) — Quad Cities Pride in Memory is hosting a Red Carpet Film Fundraiser on Sunday, April 28, at the Last Picture House in Davenport to raise funds for Our Story: Pride in Memory, a documentary currently in production by Emmy® award-winning filmmakers Tammy and Kelly Rundle of Moline, Illinois-based Fourth Wall Films (below).

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement on Senate passage of HF 2612 to reform Iowa’s Area Education Agencies, improve special-education outcomes, and raise teacher salaries for new and experienced teachers:

“Today’s vote by the Senate sends a strong message: Every Iowa student deserves a world-class education, and the compensation of every Iowa teacher should reflect the importance of their role.