Brenna Bird asks for patience investigating University of Iowa after DEI videos
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said her office was going to shed “sunlight” on the University of Iowa’s DEI policies through her office’s investigation following a request from Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier this week. Bird spoke on the issue at the annual “Bird Barn Bash,” a fundraiser for the attorney general as she...
New Program Could Help Students and Teachers Learn Cursive
Studies find many elementary school teachers have had little-to-no preparation in how to effectively teach handwriting, and a University of Iowa special education professor has developed a free tool to help teachers everywhere teach cursive. Professor Shawn Datchuk is director of the UI based Iowa Reading Research...
Ex-soccer coach, daycare worker arrested on charges of indecent contact with a minor
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The former junior varsity boys soccer coach at Prairie High School has been arrested and charged with indecent contact with a child. His last day with College Community School District was May 29, 2025. According to the criminal complaint, Peyton Helgeson is accused of touching...
Air quality poor as wildfire smoke slowly moves through
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - It will take a little while longer to see significant improvement in our air quality. An Air Quality Alert is in effect for the entire TV9 viewing area as a dense area of smoke from Canadian fires has settled into the region. Air Quality Index readings have largely been in the...
‘The system is going to potentially get overloaded:’ Rural hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts...
MARENGO, Iowa (KCRG) - Leaders at Compass Memorial Hospital in Marengo are expecting more patients to walk through their doors once Medicaid cuts take effect. “Whether you’re a Medicaid recipient or not, people may end up feeling the effects of this somewhere,” CEO Barry Goettsch said. Goettsch said...
University of Iowa employee under investigation following DEI claim
The University of Iowa is launching its own review of comments made by an employee who stated they are still using DEI programming.
Iowa care facilities fined in the aftermath of errors, injuries and death
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing took over responsibility for many of Iowa's licensing boards in July 2023. (Photo illustration via Getty Images; logo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) A Cass County assisted living center is one of several care facilities...
The enforcers of Iowa RightThink have a new target: the University of Iowa
Kim Reynolds and Brenna Bird have chosen their next target. Fresh off an embarrassing defeat to Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx, the state’s chief enforcers of Iowa RightThink have decided to take on someone they undoubtedly believe is more vulnerable. The governor has filed a complaint concerning a University of...
Five Iowa Farm Traditions That Are Fading Away Today
I grew up in rural Jones County between Monticello and Anamosa on a beautiful piece of God's country we all call Iowa. I remember back to early mornings and late evenings on that pig farm: vaccinating, cutting teeth, and Farrowing. And of course, all the other work that came with it: scooping gutters, grinding corn,...
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation hosts free picnic lunch at Greene Square
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KYOU) - Community members in Cedar Rapids enjoyed a free picnic lunch in Green Square Thursday afternoon. The event was part of the city’s ‘Summer in the Square’ series. Cherie Hess attended the event after searching for events her grandson would enjoy. “It’s wonderful...
