Today’s news
Pella School Board to Discuss Employee Compensation Increase
Salary hikes, new position on agenda for Tuesday meeting

Iowa Falls School Board to Review Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Proposed property tax levy and transportation changes on the agenda for Monday's meeting.
Eastern Iowa Schools Paying for Safety Mapping Program
Districts continue funding critical incident mapping software after state ends support.
Recent news
Mar. 4, 2026
Sigourney School District Names New Superintendent
Current superintendent Kevin Hatfield discusses the selection of Nathan Wood as the district's next leader.
Mar. 3, 2026
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.
Mar. 2, 2026
Sigourney School District Names New Superintendent
Current superintendent Kevin Hatfield discusses the selection of Nathan Wood as the district's next leader.
Mar. 2, 2026
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
Feb. 28, 2026
Washington School District Superintendent Provides Update
Superintendent Willie Stone discusses the latest news and developments in the Washington, Iowa school system.
Feb. 27, 2026
Southeast Polk Names New Superintendent
Dr. Tony Aylsworth to replace retiring Dr. Dirk Halipnik
Feb. 27, 2026
Iowa Falls and Alden School Boards Approve Shared Calendar and Superintendent
The districts will continue their collaboration on key educational decisions.
Feb. 27, 2026
Burlington School District to Auction Off Closed Middle School Contents
More than 500 lots from James Madison Middle School up for grabs before demolition
Feb. 25, 2026
Healthy Cass and Volunteer Iowa Offer $4,000 Capacity-Building Grants
The funding aims to help Cass County organizations boost their community impact.
Feb. 25, 2026
Bagley, Iowa Public Library Closes Down
Guthrie County officials say it will be difficult for small-town libraries to function.
Feb. 25, 2026
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.
Feb. 24, 2026
Dubuque Senior Principal to Become District Executive Director
Brian Howes will oversee secondary education programs after current director's retirement.
Feb. 23, 2026
Iowa Senate Approves 2% Funding Boost for Public Schools
Compromise plan aims to provide funding certainty, but Democrats argue increase is insufficient.
Feb. 21, 2026
Atlantic School Board Upholds Accountability in Firing
Board votes to terminate guidance counselor after parent complaint, rejecting attempted resignation
Feb. 18, 2026
Capital Crossroads 2025 Report Highlights Regional Progress
Central Iowa's collaborative planning initiative details advancements in housing, education and civic engagement
Feb. 17, 2026
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.
Feb. 15, 2026
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.
Feb. 14, 2026
Iowa Falls School Board Approves ECC Partnership, Reviews Budget
District leaders discuss state funding proposals and construction updates at recent meeting.
Feb. 14, 2026
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.
Feb. 10, 2026
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