Emma'Le Maas

Waterloo

MUltimedia Journalist/Weekend Morning Anchor at KWWL-TV (Waterloo, IA)

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State Legislature passes 2% SSA funding for 2025-2026 school year, bill headed to Governor's desk

2 weeks ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

IOWA (KWWL) -- The Iowa Legislature has set its proposed SSA rate for the next school year at two percent. The bill now goes to Governor Kim Reynolds for signage. The 2% increase would raise per-pupil funding by around $160 per student. Earlier in the session, the Iowa House argued for a 2.25% increase for SSA funding, but ultimately passed the 2% increase during this afternoon's debate, in a 60 to 36 vote. It's the third decrease in a row to the rate.
Residents able to return home following large fire in Charles City

2 weeks ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

CHARLES CITY, Iowa - Residents are now able to return home, after a large fire broke out at an industrial site Sunday night. The Charles City Fire Department (CCFD) says it responded to a 911 call around 8:40 pm about heavy smoke coming from a building in the 2300 block of Old Highway Road. CCRD says crews arrived at the scene to find heavy smoke and flames pouring from Hawkeye Mold and Design Company.
Basement gas leak likely cause for Waterloo house explosion

4 weeks ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- On Sager Avenue and Scheerer Street, residents woke up to a blast around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, as a result of a house explosion. One man has died from the explosion. It's unclear if he was the only resident of the home yet as authorities have not identified him. Officials have confirmed a dog survived the explosion, as it was in a shed detached from the home.
Thousands of immigrants to be deported after order to remove Humanitarian Parole legal protections

4 weeks ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- Thousands of immigrants in Waterloo are at-risk for deportation, after the Trump administration announced it will revoke lawful status for those who entered the country under Humanitarian Parole. The Biden Administration era order allowed migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Cuba to enter the country with two-year work permits. The legal status will now expire April 24th.
Cell phone restriction bill passes Senate, returns to House

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

IOWA (KWWL) -- One of Governor Reynolds' priorities this legislative session is one step closer to her desk- after the Iowa Senate unanimously amended and passed the cell phone restriction bill Monday. The bill requires all public school districts to adopt a policy to restrict personal electronic use during instruction time- such as cell phones, tablets, and more.
1619 Freedom School hosts African American Read-In in Waterloo

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- Saturday, hundreds of people filled the Waterloo West High School Auditorium, for the 1619 Freedom School's African American Read-In.Several renowned Black authors were in attendance, reading from their children's books to the audience- which spread a message of love of oneself and others.
Waterloo Community School District to make dozens of cuts for 2025-2026 school year

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- Nearly a month after the Waterloo Community School District warned staff cuts would be announced, we now know exactly what positions are being eliminated in the district, following Monday night's school board meeting. In a presentation to the board, Superintendent Dr. Jared Smith laid out a plan that would equal over $10 million dollars in budget cuts for the 2025/2026 school year, and $6 million dollars in budget cuts for the 2026/2027 school year.
Federal, local law enforcement pair up for sex offender compliancy checks in Black Hawk County

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

BLACK HAWK COUNTY, Iowa (KWWL) -- Multiple people are facing charges, after the latest sex offender compliancy check in Black Hawk County. The checks are done several times a year, in partnership with the U.S. Marshal Service, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations, Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office and more. Currently, there are 322 registered sex offenders that work or live in Black Hawk County.
Waterloo native puts in offer to buy All-In Grocers

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) -- Five months ago, All-In Grocers closed it's doors, less than a year after it opened, with the promise of a new buyer taking ownership. Since then, there has been no public movement on the sale- until now. Waterloo native Kerry Sutherland has given an offer to buy the store, which is currently being reviewed by the banks. Sutherland, a Waterloo East and University of Northern Iowa graduate, says he's always wanted to find a way to give back to his community.
Bill to remove gender identity from Iowa Civil Rights Act advances

1 month ago | kwwl.com | Emma'Le Maas

IOWA (KWWL) -- A bill is moving fast through the statehouse, which would remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. If passed, Iowa would be the first state to remove a protected class from their state's civil rights act. HSB 242 was passed today 13 to 8 in the House Judiciary Committee. It has now been renamed as , and will be up for a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. February 27th.