Iowa schools soon could have staff volunteer to be armed

The Iowa House has sent the governor a bill that will let teachers and other school staff volunteer to carry a gun at school if their school board approves. “Time and math do not lie. The first 30 seconds in these (active shooter) scenarios are extremely critical,” Representative Phil Thompson, a Republican from Boone, said. […]

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Donald Schmitt, 92, Storm Lake

Donald Schmitt, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 25, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral

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