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Here's a look at what central Iowa schools are deciding for mask mandates

Education

Here's a look at what central Iowa schools are deciding for mask mandates

Education

Ankeny, Johnston school boards vote to reinstate mask mandates starting Thursday

Both Ankeny and Johnston districts voted to reinstate mask mandates Tuesday night.
Education

Future Ready Iowa Summit 2021 emphasizes work-based learning, computer science

The event brought elected officials, leaders from business and industry, education, nonprofits, students and others together to discuss critical aspects of STEM.
Coronavirus

"Knox County is on fire" | Judge to issue written ruling on bid by Knox County parents to require masks in schools

The lawsuit was filed by the parents of four children age 12 or younger in the KCS district.
Education

Iowa State University gets $42M gift for new facility

The money will go toward a new building for industrial engineering students.
Vaccine

Largest colleges push student vaccines with mandates, prizes

As a new semester begins amid a resurgence of the coronavirus, administrators nationwide see high vaccination rates as key to bringing some normalcy back to campus.
Nation World

Colleges push student vaccines as campuses reopen

26 of the nation's 50 largest public universities aren't requiring COVID-19 vaccination. That represents roughly 55% of students enrolled at those campuses.
Coronavirus

Davenport Education Association praises federal judge's order to allow Iowa schools to mandate masks

Eleven parents sued the state on Sept. 3 saying that the Iowa mask mandate ban violates the civil rights of disabled or immunocompromised children.
Nation World

Push for Native American curriculum in schools makes gains

The push comes as some states have passed or are considering passing new laws that prohibit schools from teaching certain concepts of race and racism.
Nation World

School starts for 1 million NYC kids amid new vaccine rules

Unlike some school districts across the country, New York City officials say there will be no remote option.
Coronavirus

Polk County judge considers whether to halt state mask ban law

A Council Bluffs woman says she and her sons are harmed by not being able to send them to school safely since masks aren't required.
Nation World

Amazon to pay hourly workers' college tuition

Amazon said more than 750,000 U.S. hourly workers are eligible, including those who pack and ship online orders at its warehouses.

Undefeated Audubon Wheelers prepare for matchup against also-undefeated CAM Cougars

High Trestle Trail Ankeny detour will be in place for 4 weeks

Detour in place for High Trestle Trail in Ankeny for next 4 weeks

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Here's a look at what central Iowa schools are deciding for mask mandates

Ankeny, Johnston school boards vote to reinstate mask mandates starting Thursday

Future Ready Iowa Summit 2021 emphasizes work-based learning, computer science

"Knox County is on fire" | Judge to issue written ruling on bid by Knox County parents to require masks in schools

Iowa State University gets $42M gift for new facility

Largest colleges push student vaccines with mandates, prizes

Colleges push student vaccines as campuses reopen

Davenport Education Association praises federal judge's order to allow Iowa schools to mandate masks

Push for Native American curriculum in schools makes gains

School starts for 1 million NYC kids amid new vaccine rules

Polk County judge considers whether to halt state mask ban law

Amazon to pay hourly workers' college tuition

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