Facing a budget deficit of more than $12-million, Cedar Rapids school leaders are considering drastic cost-saving measures after voters rejected a proposed bond issue. Options include lowering the number of consulting contracts, reducing professional travel, and cutting staff. Chad Schumacher, the district’s director of operations, says the biggest savings would come from consolidating schools and […]
Donald Schmitt, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 25, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral
Roger L. Pomrenke, age 88 , of Lakeside, Iowa died Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
Caring Paws Rescue will host a low‑cost heartworm testing event for dog owners 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 4. The test
Starting next week, visitors to a popular Des Moines-area tourist attraction will get a two-for-one, as Living History Farms in Urbandale
Caring Paws Rescue will host a low‑cost heartworm testing event for dog owners 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 4. The test
