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Tools that talk: How assistive technology is opening doors for students

Imagine a classroom where every student, no matter their ability, can fully participate, talk, and learn. Thanks to new developments in assistive technology (AT), this idea is becoming real across the schools served by Central Rivers Area Education Agency (AEA). These tools—like ...

Daily Record, Aug. 20, 2025

Marshall County Courthouse Court Aug. 19 • Canaan Kwan Wilson made an initial appearance on a possession of a controlled substance-second offense charge, a possession of marijuana-second offense charge and a possession of drug paraphernalia charge. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 ...

Tama house sustains ‘heavy damage’ in fire

TAMA — A house in the 1700 block of State Street in Tama sustained heavy damage, and the garage and two vehicles are considered a total loss after a fire early Tuesday morning. According to a press release from the Tama Police Department, the 911 dispatch center received a call from a ...

Gladbrook, Conrad host annual town celebrations

CORN CARNIVAL PHOTOS BY JONATHAN MEYER/BLACK DIRT DAYS PHOTOS BY ROBERT MAHARRY Two long-running town festivals returned to the area this year with strikingly similar themes, both odes to Bruce Springsteen’s classic song: “Corn in the USA” at the 103rd Corn Carnival in Gladbrook and ...

State Center Fire, EMS prepares for Saturday fundraiser

STATE CENTER — A popular aspect of the annual Rose Festival are the pork burgers made by the State Center Fire & EMS Department, but will not be present this year. Instead, they will be available this Saturday during the Ignite the Night Fire Department New Station Fundraiser. Beginning ...