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As families are squeezing in last-minute shopping to get ready for back-to-school, Iowa schools are also scrambling to get ready. Across the state, shortages for positions such as bus drivers and classroom teachers still persist, and getting those positions taken care of is taking a lot of work and creativity. As of Friday, the Des…

What’s happening with airports across the country as airlines deal with staffing shortages, capacity constraints, and delayed and canceled flights is nothing new to Iowa’s smaller-commercial airports. In a three-part series, Twitter user @AirspaceIowa will explain what’s been hindering Iowa’s smaller airports and what it means for their future.   Part One: The pilot shortage…

Three months after the Waterloo City Council passed a ban on conversion therapy for minors, the council reversed its decision in a 4-3 vote Monday. The controversial decision comes just days before Cedar Valley Pridefest begins. Why did the council repeal it? Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart, city attorney Martin Petersen, and at least some council…