But referred us to a recent article in the register. 6 24. In that article, it said that des moines had reached out to waterloo and a principal and a teacher had given a positive reference. But in the article, Waterloo School leaders say they never received a formal reference request from des moines. At the time, districts were not required to conduct criminal background checks of new hires. That changed in 2014. But the iowa board of educational examiners which licenses teachers in the state cant legally share criminal backgrounds with districts. And the board only revokes s aching licenses for certain criminal convictions, which is why madson was able to still teach after pleading guilty to trespassing. Thats why referevce checks are so vital. Waterloo schools provided kcrgtv9 with its twopage document for how administrator s screen potential candidates. But few districts are willing to talk about such a sensitive topic. I thinkhwhere weve seen problems, in education in general and,
Have been exposed. Exposed. Tonight, fox 28 News Reporter dora miller tells us about the healthrisk of cancercausing asbestos. Asbestos is typically known for causing mesothelioma. We talked to the Iowa Department of Public Health to find out how much is too much exposure and at risks people face. Face. I dont think i was seriously exposed to it, i probably just got a little bit in my lungs. Im sure i got some kind of exposure. Thats brent busch recalling his exposure to asbestos while working at Jefferson High School in 2013. The Iowa Department of f publbl heheth says breathing in a little is expected, the worry comes after long term exposure. Exposure. Were exposed to asbestos in some form every day of our lives, asbestos is a very natural occurring material so were all exposed to some small level. But how much is too much . Ken says that dends, but there are places that have higher amounts and thats not safe. Highest levels in construction zones where theres been very poor manageme
Before midnight on the west side of cedar rapids. Fire crews say they rescued the woman and her two Young Children ages 5 and 3. At 4 this morning, First Responders say they went back to the home because are still investigating how the fire started. A community is gathering to remember 3 People Killed last week. And dickson mandiki, all from the democratic republic of the congo, died in a crash on us highway 30 near keystone early thursday morning. They were among 9 people traveling to tama for work, when the iowa state patrol says their minivan hit ice and lost control. Singing members of the Congolese Community sang prayers and talked about Funeral Plans at the cedar rapids Central Assembly of god church. Say they need as those still recovering from the crash. They also ask for donations to cover burial costs. Together to get more information. Get more information about the information about what the community is going to do in order to plan for their funerals. These people did not h
How the two schools are now working together to make a difference. Grain bin safety. Iowa leads the nation in deadly grain bin accidents. How the state is making changes to prevent deaths during an entrapment. Godmother of tattoos since 1981 shes been honing her craft here in des moines. Meet the woman that has had a Creative Touch on thousands of central iowans. From who hd iowas High Definition leader. This is the channel 13 news at nine on fox 17 good evening. Im lynn melling. Thank you for joining us tonight. They last won a boys state basketball title in 1988. But for many in perry, tonights substate game against boone may have even more significance. After facing racially degrading chants on monday from Dallas Center grimes fans the two schools were found cheering together as one. Justin surrency explains how a group of brave students is hoping to make up for anothers Something Like that you really dont get over. Its something that sticks with you for life. But instead of making
Conditions solid. Not much to worry about. Thanks for joining us im kevin barry. Im doid. Its going to be a windy and warmer day today. No surprise as weve been thinking about this warm weather five weeks ago. Around our viewing area will be very gusty a wind advisory is in effect through 6pm tonight our planner features sunny windy weather today a man who pleaded guilty in a cedar rapids stabbing will be sentenced this morning. Michael lehman will be in court at 1030. 30. Back in november he was arrested for the stabbing death of 23yearold jimmijon lee lint. Lint. Police say the victim was guilty. He was arrested for the stabbing death. The victim stabbed multiple times in rural cedar rapids. Witnesses told cbs2 they got a woman charged in connection of the death of 14yearold em ma red linger. Released by a federal judge but has to wear a tracker until her trial starts. Will be tried in juvenile court. Three other people also face charges in connection to redlingers death. Cbs 2 news