SE Iowa News

Des Moines County families forced to accommodate hybrid instruction plan at last minute

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 28, 2020

After a rise in the local COVID-19 positivity rate, late last week the Burlington, Mediapolis and West Burlington school boards pushed back the start of the school year to Monday, Aug. 31, and now some students returning to school will be following a hybrid educational plan.

Louisa County Planning and Zoning Commission has three seats to fill due to change in state law

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 12, 2020

The Louisa County Planning and Zoning Commission recently announced that three of the commission’s seven seats are now vacant following a legislative change that has disqualified commissioner Josh Hardin from serving, and the commission is seeking applicants to fill those seats.

Reynolds' order requires students to do at least half of schooling in-person

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 23, 2020

In a move that could preempt decisions reached by local school boards, Gov. Kim Reynolds recently said she would direct that Arizona students who are receiving in-person instruction must receive at least half of their schooling in-person.

Lee County EMS fate uncertain as country faces COVID-19 pandemic

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 6, 2020

As the entire country struggles in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, the first responders on the front lines in Lee County are struggling just to keep from going bankrupt.