FROM KCCI: In interview, Reynolds talks education, reprimanding some large school districts
DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds had an interview on Fox News Sunday night where she spoke about Iowa's education plans during the pandemic. "For the vast majority of our school districts have been open, and kids have been in the classrooms since August. And we've done it safely and responsibly," Reynolds said. "But some of our largest school districts refused and our kids are paying the price because of it." … READ MORE FROM KCCI
FROM WHO-TV 13: Drake Picks Up Big Win Over No. 22 Loyola in OT, 51-50
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Tremell Murphy scored 17 points, including the go-ahead basket in overtime, and Drake rallied past No. 22 Loyola Chicago 51-50 on Sunday. Murphy’s layup with 2:50 remaining put the Bulldogs ahead for good, 49-48, in the defensive struggle between Missouri Valley Conference powers. Loyola had two shots blocked in the final 15 seconds before Murphy made the clinching steal and was fouled. … READ MORE FROM WHO-TV
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: 'I was ready to give up' | Iowans exhausted by process to find a vaccine
DES MOINES, Iowa — For weeks, Patty Hible would wake up every morning, log onto Facebook, her email, local public health departments' websites, and other sources searching for vaccine appointments for her husband. Jim Hible is 66 years old, making him eligible in Iowa to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Patty thought when the vaccine was approved in December, getting a shot for her husband would be easy. It's been anything but in Iowa.… READ MORE FROM WOI-DT Local 5 |