IOWA (IRN) – A judge has ruled in favor of several families that masks should be required in classrooms to protect students with disabilities and health conditions. The lawsuit came as a response to the passing of Governor Reynolds pandemic era law in 2021 that states Iowa school districts cannot issue mask mandates unless they’re needed to comply with other federal or state laws. Families argued that the rule violated the federal disability rights law by denying reasonable accommodations for their children.

FAIRFIELD, IA (IRN) – Newly filed court documents show investigators believe bad grades may have been the motive for the murder of Fairfield Spanish teacher Nohema Graber. One of the two students charged in the murder had a meeting with Graber to discuss his poor Spanish grade.

GRIMES, IA (IRN) – Polk County deputies are investigating a crash in Grimes on Highway 141. One person died in the crash. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. In each vehicle, the driver was the only occupant.

DUBUQUE, IA (IRN) – Georgia-Pacific has announced that they will be closing their Dubuque corrugated facility on December 31st. Approximately 85 jobs will be impacted by the closure. Officials say that the decision to close the plant was based on their ability to stay competitive in the area.

WEST DES MOINES, IA (IRN) – Hy-Vee announced Tuesday over 285 store locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, this year. This is the first time Hy-Vee will close stores in its 92 year history, as a way to show appreciation for its workers.