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The Iowa Legislature in Des Moines (Iowa Public Radio)

With Iowa Legislature about to begin, lawmakers Scholten & Bossman discuss prime issues of property taxes, education & property rights

Bret Hayworth

With Iowa Legislature about to begin, lawmakers J.D. Scholten & Jacob Bossman discuss possible prime issues of property taxes, education, property rights and more.

Republican Larry Rhoden became governor of South Dakota, after Kristi Noem exited the governor position on January 25, 2025, to become the Department of Homeland Security Secretary. (Photo by South Dakota governor's office)

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South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden says state is joining education tax credit program

Alejandra Perez

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden said South Dakota is participating in a federal program, funding private education.

Members of the South Dakota Legislature are shown in a photo from February 2025. (Lee Strubinger, South Dakota Public Broadcasting)

SPM Podcasts

What's The Frequency: The impact on people in South Dakota & Nebraska, as legislators debate big issues on eminent domain, taxes, medical marijuana and schools

Bret Hayworth

Iowa Auditor Rob Sand is shown in a summer 2021 photo by Iowa Public Radio.

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 2.18.2025: Iowa Auditor is denied access to ESA records; Siouxland deep freeze continues; UNI student Gipple added to Board of Regents; Bill could change Iowa obscenity law

Bret Hayworth

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 2.5.2025: Flu largely impacting Siouxland schools; Iowa legislator pushes bill to end ESA's for private school students; South Dakota bill would halt any future sancutary cities; Nebraska bills on mobile devices in schools

Bret Hayworth

Dr. Paul Gausman, Superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 1.30.2025: Former Sioux City superintendent pushes back on state ethics complaint; Iowa Legislature bills on tuition & DEI topics; South Dakota lawmakers nix bills to add private school voucher funding

Bret Hayworth

KWIT Local Newscast

Newscast 1.17.2025: Iowa governor tells state agencies to “fully cooperate” with federal immigration enforcement; Siouxland agency busy assisting nervous immigrants without legal status with services; Private school enrollments rise in Iowa

Bret Hayworth

KWIT Local Newscast

What's The Frequency: Previewing the Iowa Legislature 2025 session, as lawmakers plan to work on property taxes, public & private school funding pieces

Bret Hayworth