The national K-12 common core education standards have drawn attention from educators, parents, and government officials. The Iowa Core is to be fully implemented by the end of this academic year. But what is it, and why are so many talking about it?
Steve Berry, IowaWatch co-founder and University of Iowa Journalism professor, and Lyle Muller, IowaWatch executive director-editor, give a preview of things to come and discuss highlights of the year, including stories on traffic cameras, meth addiction, the treatment of college students who are he
Meet Taylor Goggin, a University of Iowa student who has lived with a unique disease called alopecia since she was a toddler; you’ll learn about what beauty really means, and hear why professionals say children are often more resilient in the face of adversity than adults.
For many who are in trouble financially, their only option is to get money from a payday loan or "E-Z cash" business. But the fees, charges and interest that go with that can lead to big trouble down the road.
Iowa's community colleges have evolved to meet the changing needs of society, forging new partnerships with four-year colleges and the private sector to enhance career opportunities for students.
What if we could turn our everyday trash into fuel that could power our cars? That time is closer than you think, and Iowa is on the forefront of this new technology. It's called "trashanol", turning garbage into gas.
Skin cancer is a major health problem and a big share of the blame for that goes to indoor tanning. Despite knowing the health hazards, people still do it, and that includes many under age 18.
Two IowaWatch forums, on Nov. 19 and 20, based on the documentary "Breaking the Cycle: Meth Addiction in the Heartland [http://www.iowawatch.org/2014/06/05/breaking-the-cycle-meth-addiction-in-the-heartland/]" will seek solutions to Iowa's cycle of meth abuse.
A 2006 state law requiring a minimum five years of electronic monitoring for people convicted of certain crimes against minors, including sexually violent crimes, was changed in 2009. In the change, Iowa dropped a five-year requirement and gave judges discretion over what the punishment should be.
What: Breaking the Cycle: Meth Addiction in the Heartland Forum. When: Tuesday, July 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Meeting Room B, Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, Iowa. Event sponsor: Alegent Creighton Health Mental Health Services and Mercy Hospital. Hosts: Iowa Cent
An Iowa measure backed by riders groups that would have opened country roads across the state to ATVs stalled in committee but local initiatives are moving ahead. NEW LINK TO UPDATE: Consumer Advocates Urge Banning ATVs From Roadways, Citing Crash Hazards.
TWO VIDEO REPORTS: The personal stories of a University of Northern Iowa student and recent University of Iowa graduate bring to life the problems students with depression deal with when trying to earn a college degree. See them tell their stories in this special report, "Depression in College".
