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Iowa Charter Schools Get a Pay Boost: Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2754, adding about $1.3 million more for public charter schools, including teacher salary supplement funding and a revolving low-interest loan fund for facilities—while also tightening rules so charter students can join public-school sports and extracurriculars. Waterloo Calendar Tightens: The Waterloo Schools Board approved a shorter 2026-27 year, moving the last day to May 21 by cutting from 172 to 167 student days and adding five minutes to each school day to meet state hour requirements. Dem Senate Race Heats Up: Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg endorsed Josh Turek over Zach Wahls in Iowa’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary, arguing Turek’s campaign style can win back the seat. Community & Culture: Linn County’s Family Transformation Services earned the state’s Family Support Credential, and Benton’s Kids to Parks Day returns Saturday at Tyndall Park with free activities.

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Des Moines University opens door to podiatric medicine program with partnership

Des Moines University opens door to podiatric medicine program with partnership

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Iowa Medical Society Applauds Gov Kim Reynolds’s Signature on Landmark Insurance Reform Legislation

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Iowa City CSD names new Liberty High principal. Meet Adam Zimmerman

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Lawsuit accuses agriculture secretary of ‘religious coercion’ in staff emails

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Iowa Workforce Development

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