05/04/2026

Iowa's School Choice Program Now Open to All Families, With $8,148 Per Student

Iowa has fully implemented universal eligibility for its Students First Education Savings Accounts, allowing any K-12 family to direct state funding toward private school tuition regardless of income. The program, signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds in January 2023, marks a significant shift in how Iowa allocates education funding as families prepare for the 2026-27 school year.

May 4

Des Moines Cops Nab Suspect in Cedar Rapids Burglary Spree

Des Moines police have arrested a 32-year-old man tied to a rash of commercial break-ins plaguing eastern Iowa, with stolen goods worth over $50,000 recovered. The bust ends months of targeted thefts hitting businesses from Cedar Rapids to Marshalltown. Authorities hail it as a major win for community safety.

May 4

Des Moines Police Nab Suspect in Downtown Convenience Store Robbery Spree

May 4