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Local News
Latest updates: Oelwein 8th grade volleyball team quarantined after coach tests positive
Coronavirus
'Unacceptable': Gov. Reynolds says DMPS faces 'biggest consequences' without compliant plan
In a meeting Tuesday night, the school board said they plan to continue 100% virtual education while monitoring COVID-19 conditions.
Coronavirus
Teacher says she had to return to work despite positive COVID-19 test
The state's data website says more than 2,000 Iowans in the education field have tested positive.
Return To Learn
Teacher says she had to return to work despite positive COVID-19 test
The state's data website says more than 2,000 Iowans in the education field have tested positive.
Local News
Small Iowa school district pivots to hybrid learning model after coronavirus outbreak
District leaders are forced to make quick decisions, some with little notice to parents, as the virus hits rural communities.
Coronavirus
Rural Iowa superintendent explains tough choices he's had to make during pandemic
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Superintendent Scott Williamson has had to change the learning model because of a coronavirus outbreak among staff and students.
Return To Learn
State OKs extension of online classes for Iowa City schools
Iowa City schools officials said Wednesday that Johnson County’s 14-day positivity rate had reached 20.4% as of Wednesday.
Crime
Parents left without answers after Fort Dodge Community School District cyber attack
Niccole Begalle, mother of two, says she's not getting clear answers on whether her sons' private information was compromised.
Return To Learn
Ames parent talks struggles of first week of virtual learning
Mary Nelson has three children in the school district and has described the start to this school year as 'chaotic'.
Return To Learn
Gov. Reynolds says DMPS only district out of compliance, explains changes to school absenteeism rate
Text FACTS to 515-457-1026 for the latest coronavirus coverage.
Return To Learn
Ames parents share virtual learning struggles
Ames parent Mary Nelson has three kids in the district and has described this school year so far as 'chaotic'.
Return To Learn
DMPS students will receive credit for online classes, but district could fail to meet required teaching hours
The Iowa Department of Education said Des Moines students will be able to graduate so long as they get credit for their classes from the district.
Coronavirus
'Unacceptable': Gov. Reynolds says DMPS faces 'biggest consequences' without compliant plan
In a meeting Tuesday night, the school board said they plan to continue 100% virtual education while monitoring COVID-19 conditions.
Coronavirus
Teacher says she had to return to work despite positive COVID-19 test
The state's data website says more than 2,000 Iowans in the education field have tested positive.
Return To Learn
Teacher says she had to return to work despite positive COVID-19 test
The state's data website says more than 2,000 Iowans in the education field have tested positive.
Local News
Small Iowa school district pivots to hybrid learning model after coronavirus outbreak
District leaders are forced to make quick decisions, some with little notice to parents, as the virus hits rural communities.
Coronavirus
Rural Iowa superintendent explains tough choices he's had to make during pandemic
Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Superintendent Scott Williamson has had to change the learning model because of a coronavirus outbreak among staff and students.
Return To Learn
State OKs extension of online classes for Iowa City schools
Iowa City schools officials said Wednesday that Johnson County’s 14-day positivity rate had reached 20.4% as of Wednesday.
Crime
Parents left without answers after Fort Dodge Community School District cyber attack
Niccole Begalle, mother of two, says she's not getting clear answers on whether her sons' private information was compromised.
Return To Learn
Ames parent talks struggles of first week of virtual learning
Mary Nelson has three children in the school district and has described the start to this school year as 'chaotic'.
Return To Learn
Gov. Reynolds says DMPS only district out of compliance, explains changes to school absenteeism rate
Text FACTS to 515-457-1026 for the latest coronavirus coverage.
Return To Learn
Ames parents share virtual learning struggles
Ames parent Mary Nelson has three kids in the district and has described this school year so far as 'chaotic'.
Return To Learn
DMPS students will receive credit for online classes, but district could fail to meet required teaching hours
The Iowa Department of Education said Des Moines students will be able to graduate so long as they get credit for their classes from the district.
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