WHO13.com · Marion, IA
MARION, Iowa — The City of Marion says officers issued 67 school bus stop arm violations at two school districts in the first month of classes this fall. The Marion Police Department is urging drivers to remain alert and reminding residents of school bus rules due to an increase in violations during the 2026-27 fall semester. According to officials, in the first 30 days of the school year, officers issued 67 school bus stop arm violations at the Linn-Mar Community School District and Marion Independent School District. “We need motorists to pay attention and obey the law,” said Marion Chief of Police Jeremy Sprague. “The safety of our children is paramount, and passing a stopped school bus with its lights flashing and the stop arm extended puts students in real danger.
KGAN · Marion, IA
School officials and police in Marion say they’ve seen a significant increase in drivers illegally passing stopped school buses this school year. Linn-Mar Community School District, Marion Independent School District and the Marion Police Department reported 67 stop-arm violations during the first 30 days of the school year. Officials said the number is significantly higher than in previous years and has continued to rise beyond the start of school. “Every stop arm violation represents a situation where a student’s safety is put at risk,” Linn-Mar Superintendent Nathan Wear said. Iowa law requires drivers to stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. On a two-way road, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction also must stop. Students may be crossing the street, walking alongside the bus or emerging from a driver’s blind spot, officials said. Marion police investigate each reported violation and review bus camera footage.
KCRG · Marion, IA
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Marion is considering a smaller aquatic center after putting a nearly $40 million proposal on hold last year. The city said the first proposal had a high price tag and did not have the level of community support it wanted. Residents will have another chance to weigh in before anything is built. What the new concept includes Marion is taking another step toward replacing its nearly 40-year-old Willowood Pool with a new aquatic facility near Munier Road on the south side of the city. The latest concept calls for a roughly 14,000-square-foot facility with a price tag between $26 million and $30 million. The concept includes a lazy river, water slides and lap lanes. If the project goes to a bond referendum, it would mean an extra roughly $100 per year for a home valued at $200,000. The proposal is smaller than the nearly $40 million plan the city put on hold last year. That plan had less than 60% support from residents.
98.1 KHAK · Marion, IA
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Secret Garden is a secret, no more! A new events center is coming soon to Linn County! Culver's Greenhouse Breaks Ground on New Events Center You can never have too many places to hold large gatherings and special events. Just ask anyone trying to reserve a venue for a wedding! A new events center is coming to Marion and will be part of Culver's Garden Center and Greenhouse! A groundbreaking ceremony took place yesterday afternoon for the new venue, which will be called The Secret Garden, according to CBS2. What Is The Secret Garden? CBS2 reports that the venue, which will be located at 1682 Dubuque Road, will hold up to 300 guests for weddings, corporate events, private celebrations, workshops, and more. Extensive landscaping and gardens will surround the new center. It's a major addition to the Culver's campus, which started as a simple lawn care business back in 1982! When Will The New Venue Be Open?
KCII Radio · Hiawatha, IA
Nearby: Hiawatha, IAPosted By: Jennifer Wilkerson November 12, 2026 @ 6:25 am Today's Local News Tweet Share Email Over $5,000 worth of pork coupons were donated to Iowa food banks by the Iowa Pork Producers. The $10 coupons will be distributed by local food banks to those in need over the holiday season. The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) Food Reservoir in Hiawatha was among the food banks to receive a donation. HACAP provided food for 330 families in Washington County last year. Earlier this year, the Iowa Pork Producers Association and county pork organizations across the state donated more than 100,000 servings of pork to local food pantries through the Pork in the Pantry program.
KCCI · Cedar Rapids, IA
Nearby: Cedar Rapids, IAA police chase through four Iowa counties ended unexpectedly after an officer used a PIT maneuver to stop a suspect’s vehicle, sending it into oncoming traffic. “It’s sad the way that thing ended up. It’s not supposed to end up that way,” former Des Moines Police Chief William Moulder said. Friday, the PIT maneuver done by a Cedar Rapids police officer sent Garrett Sager's vehicle head-on into a car driven by a 16-year-old. Both drivers lost their lives. Moulder said a PIT maneuver is generally a quick way to stop a suspect. “It’s weighing risks, and they weighed the risks and decided getting him stopped was the thing to do,” he said. The chase Friday passed through Marshall, Tama, Benton and Linn counties. Moulder said the situation was especially dangerous because the suspect was driving east in the westbound lanes. “They had cars coming at them,” he said. “They really needed to have it end quickly.” “The car pretty much did what you expected it to do,” Moulder said.
Iowa Capital Dispatch · Cedar Rapids, IA
Nearby: Cedar Rapids, IAA federal prosecutor based in Cedar Rapids has been sanctioned for allegedly plagiarizing portions of his application to become a district court judge. The Attorney Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Iowa alleges that in May 2026, Michael S.A. Hudson, who works as a special assistant United States attorney for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Iowa, applied for an open position as a district court judge within Iowa’s First Judicial District. According to the board, “significant portions of the application were copied from application materials Judge Justin Lightfoot had submitted when seeking a judicial appointment in 2021.” The board alleges “the copying was extensive” and was not limited to an isolated sentence or phrase. “A side-by-side comparison of the applications shows repeated use of Judge Lightfoot’s organization, sequence of ideas, sentence structure, and substantive language across multiple paragraphs and sections,” the board concluded.
www.thegazette.com · Cedar Rapids, IA
Nearby: Cedar Rapids, IABusiness Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor. New hires GreatAmerica has hired Abby Johnson as sales support, development; Amber Hammer as portfolio manager; Damian Hernandez as security operations analyst; and Brooke Fischer as credit analyst. Feed Iowa First has hired Alora Kraus to be the organization’s new executive director. Events Annual meeting: Greater Iowa City Inc. will reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2027 during its annual meeting Nov. 18 at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Coralville. The featured speaker will be Dr. Peter Kaboli, a researcher and healthcare leader serving as professor of internal medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and as executive director of the Veterans Health Administration Office of Rural Health.
Capital Press · Moscow, ID
Nearby: Moscow, IDThe Leadership Idaho Agriculture Foundation announced participants in LIA class 47, to meet over the next four months. Sessions are planned in Moscow, Sun Valley, Twin Falls and Boise. Graduation is slated in February. LIA is designed to enhance each participant’s leadership, personal development and awareness of agriculture, according to a news release. Agriculture and agribusiness organization representatives selected participants in the annual statewide program, from which more than 1,190 people have graduated since 1985. The new class has 30 members. “The LIA program is dedicated to leadership development for Idaho men and women in the agriculture industry,” executive director Kendra Dustin said.
The Hudson Herald · Coralville, IA
Nearby: Coralville, IAThe Hudson volleyball team made history this season, earning its first trip to the state tournament since 2019. The Pirates traveled to Xtream Arena in Coralville on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to face a tough challenge in the Class 2A state quarterfinals against the top-seeded Hinton Blackhawks.Hudson entered the matchup as the No. 8 seed, looking to pull off an upset against the No. 1 seed. Despite a strong effort from the Pirates, Hinton proved to be a difficult opponent.Hudson and Hinton battled back and forth in the opening set, with the Pirates holding an early lead. However, the Blackhawks took control later in the set and came back to win 25-16.Hudson battled back in the second set, keeping the score close throughout, but Hinton managed to pull away late and secure a 25-22 victory. In the third set, Hinton continued its momentum, winning 25-12 to complete the three-set sweep.Sophomore Paige Davis led the Pirates with nine kills, while sophomore Natalie Rausch added eight.
Dispatch-Argus · Iowa City, IA
Nearby: Iowa City, IACallie Levin fought back tears after returning to Iowa City. The former Hawkeye reflected on her decision to transfer and the confidence she's regained at Northern Iowa.
Business Insider · Iowa City, IA
Nearby: Iowa City, IAVivian Pei left the US and spent more than 30 years building a career and starting a family abroad. She and her two teenage kids moved back after she realized her father needed help. Pei cared for him until he died last year. She's grateful for their final years together. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Vivian Pei, an American mother of two and cofounder of Snacky Mini Mart in Iowa City. After building her career abroad for over 30 years, she moved back to the US to look after her father. Her words have been edited for length and clarity. I spent more than 30 years living abroad. I never imagined I'd end up moving back to the US, especially to Iowa City, where I'd never lived before. Five years ago, I visited my 85-year-old dad and was shocked by how much he'd aged. He'd always been fiercely independent and had continued working at his restaurant in Wisconsin until just before the pandemic, but suddenly he seemed so much older.
The Gazette · Iowa City, IA
Nearby: Iowa City, IAThe Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Matt Degner, superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District, listens during a Feb. 24 board meeting at the district’s Educational Services Building in Iowa City. Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette CORRECTION: The resignation agreement was approved in a 4-2 vote with Mitch Lingo and Audrey Moeller opposed. The Gazette initially misreported the vote.IOWA CITY — The Iowa City school board Tuesday approved the resignation of former district leader Matt Degner by mutual consent amid an ongoing financial crisis.