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Sigourney School District Names New Superintendent

Current superintendent Kevin Hatfield discusses the selection of Nathan Wood as the district's next leader.

DMACC Announces Four Presidential Finalists for Campus Visits

The community college will host open forums and meetings with stakeholders as part of the search process.

Sigourney School District Names New Superintendent

Current superintendent Kevin Hatfield discusses the selection of Nathan Wood as the district's next leader.

Pella Christian Grade School Principal Accepts Role at Chicago Christian Schools

Ben Dirksen to leave Iowa school after 5 years to take on same position in Oak Lawn, Illinois

Washington School District Superintendent Provides Update

Superintendent Willie Stone discusses the latest news and developments in the Washington, Iowa school system.

Southeast Polk Names New Superintendent

Dr. Tony Aylsworth to replace retiring Dr. Dirk Halipnik

Iowa Falls and Alden School Boards Approve Shared Calendar and Superintendent

The districts will continue their collaboration on key educational decisions.

Burlington School District to Auction Off Closed Middle School Contents

More than 500 lots from James Madison Middle School up for grabs before demolition

Healthy Cass and Volunteer Iowa Offer $4,000 Capacity-Building Grants

The funding aims to help Cass County organizations boost their community impact.

Bagley, Iowa Public Library Closes Down

Guthrie County officials say it will be difficult for small-town libraries to function.

Kuemper Catholic Showcases Rendering Drawings For Interior Of New Elementary Addition

School leadership shares plans for expansion and enrollment growth at annual town hall meeting.

Dubuque Senior Principal to Become District Executive Director

Brian Howes will oversee secondary education programs after current director's retirement.

Iowa Senate Approves 2% Funding Boost for Public Schools

Compromise plan aims to provide funding certainty, but Democrats argue increase is insufficient.

Atlantic School Board Upholds Accountability in Firing

Board votes to terminate guidance counselor after parent complaint, rejecting attempted resignation

Capital Crossroads 2025 Report Highlights Regional Progress

Central Iowa's collaborative planning initiative details advancements in housing, education and civic engagement

Iowa House Proposes 2.25% Increase in School Funding

Amendment would provide $180 more per student, but educators say more is needed to keep up with inflation.

Alden and Iowa Falls School Boards to Hold Joint Meeting

The boards will discuss the 2026-27 school calendar, make-up days, and the superintendent sharing agreement.

Iowa Falls School Board Approves ECC Partnership, Reviews Budget

District leaders discuss state funding proposals and construction updates at recent meeting.

Burlington to Hold Final Walkthrough of James Madison Middle School Before Demolition

The community will get one last chance to visit the school before it's torn down later this year.

University of Iowa Regents Seek Firm to Find Center for Intellectual Freedom Director

Board receives single response to request for proposals to fill leadership role