South DSM News

Reynolds tours Marion storm damage, encourages Iowans to document damage

By Kimberly James | Aug 19, 2020

Marion's City Square Park was left in shambles by a fierce storm that tore through eastern Iowa early last week.

Warren County schools await further guidance about contact tracing

By Kimberly James | Aug 12, 2020

Iowa school districts and local health departments are responsible for contact tracing should a student or staff member contract COVID-19.

Iowa Republicans push to limit mail-in ballots

By Kimberly James | Jun 24, 2020

A week after Iowa officials celebrated record primary voter turnout following a mass mailing of absentee ballot applications, Republican lawmakers are proposing a bill that would limit the same results in November's general election.

Marion County residents cope with child care challenges

By Kimberly James | Apr 15, 2020

Marion County is facing the challenge of figuring how to make child care affordable and available for families who need it.

Central Iowa water trails project becoming reality with $17 million in private funding

By Kimberly James | Jan 27, 2020

Fundraising for the Central Iowa water trails project is off to a record start, with more than $17 million already being contributed through private fundraising, getting the project more than halfway to the private fundraising goal of $33.5 million.