The Iowa State Fair released its 2026 theme, Fair Spirit, on Monday—reflecting its tie to the 1976 bicentennial fair. The fair will join America250 and run from August 13-23 next year.
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Sen. Joni Ernst announced in a video Tuesday that she will not seek reelection in 2026—she cited her growing family as the reason. Several candidates have entered the race for her Senate seat, with Bob Krause launching his campaign Monday night.
Iowa schools will test students’ math skills three times a year under the new Math Counts Act and use computerized testing to plan instruction for those falling behind—officials say this approach mirrors the successful literacy tests already in use.
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