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Iowa wins first-in-nation approval to bypass federal education funding rules
Iowa is the first state in the country to receive the green light for a federal waiver approval that will allow it to circumvent some reporting and compliance requirements and have more discretion over the spending of federal education funds.

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Iowa receives waiver from certain federal education grant funding requirements
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Education Department approves funding flexibility for Iowa, setting stage for more state waivers
Trump officials loosen strings on federal education money for Iowa. More states could follow
The Trump administration is giving Iowa more power to decide how it spends its federal education money, signing off on a proposal that is expected to be the first of many as conservative states seek n...

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Iowa becomes first state to have federal education funding waiver approved
Iowa becomes the first state to gain more control over federal education dollars
Education Dept. Green Lights Iowa’s Block Grant Request
During an event at Broadway Elementary in western Iowa town of Denison, Education Secretary Linda McMahon called the move a “groundbreaking first step that gives state leaders more control over federa...

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Trump admin cuts red tape as Iowa joins effort to return education to states
McMahon says Iowa first state approved for more flexible federal education dollars, drops some regulations
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STOPPING BRAIN DRAIN: Lt. governor visits Glenwood's career program, discusses keeping young talent in Iowa

Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer visited Glenwood's iJag career program to learn from students. She was also asked about state plans to attract and keep young workers in Iowa.
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Former Iowa Governor to receive state’s highest citizen award

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Governor Kim Reynolds will present this year’s Iowa Award to Terry Branstad, former Governor of Iowa and U.S. Ambassador to China. Branstad is the nation’s longest-serving governor with 22 years in office across two non ...

Iowa's Lieutenant Governor headed back to school, speaking at Glenwood High

As part of a state-wide campaign tour, Iowa's Lieutenant Governor, Chris Cournoyer, visited Glenwood Community High School today. The Lieutenant Governor touted Iowa as a great place to be, speaking about how she plans to make Iowa affordable, and encouraging students to stay in the Hawkeye state.

Arizona's Kari Lake bought a condo in Iowa. Will she run for office?

Kari Lake didn’t exactly close the door of her new Davenport, Iowa, condo on a future political campaign in the state.
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Iowa State Representative Brad Sherman highlights priorities in run for governor

Former Iowa State Representative Brad Sherman says restoring what he calls the “foundations of freedom” is the guiding focus of his campaign for governor, […]
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