FROM KCCI: Story County Emergency Management warns of vaccination phone scams
STORY COUNTY, Iowa — Story County Emergency Management warned residents of phone scams related to COVID-19 vaccination. According to a news release, the department received reports of residents receiving calls asking for health insurance and personal information. The calls appear to come from local phone numbers. “It’s unfortunate, but not unexpected, that scammers are using something like the vaccination program as a ploy to get money or personal data from people,” said Keith Morgan, with Story County Emergency Management. “These scammers can make it appear they are calling from almost any phone number so everyone needs to be vigilant when receiving any phone call.” … READ MORE FROM KCCI
FROM WHO-TV 13: Iowans Divided Over ‘School Choice’ Bill That Would Put Public Tax Dollars Toward Private School Scholarships
DES MOINES, Iowa — A bill that would use public tax dollars to create scholarships to non-public and private schools is halfway to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk, but Iowans remain divided on the legislation. SF159 would use tax money to fund scholarships for students in struggling public districts to allow them to enroll in private schools. … READ MORE FROM WHO-TV 13
FROM WOI-DT Local 5: Drake men's basketball climbs into AP Top 25 for first time since 2008
WASHINGTON — Baylor has overshadowed nearly everything in the Big 12 this season as it tries to complete an undefeated season. Oklahoma has been making a statement of its own. With a win over then-No. 9 Alabama on Saturday, the Sooners became just the second team in 25 years to beat three straight top-10 opponents. Oklahoma also is the first team since 1974 to beat four top-10 teams in the same month. .… READ MORE FROM WOI-DT Local 5 |