Iowa schools — particularly those in districts with fewer than 1,000 students — are the “lifeblood” of their communities. But student numbers are declining, and data shows that trend will only intensify in the coming years. Many school leaders are turning to modern facilities, career education and innovation to attract and retain students.
Summer is right around the corner, which means its prime time for live music, festivals, fairs and family fun. From jazz to rap to country to rock, there’s plenty to listen, dance and sing along to in Eastern Iowa and beyond this summer.
From flower festivals and patriotic parades to county fairs and hot air balloons taking to the skies, there is so much to do, see and celebrate around Eastern Iowa in the coming months.
Country singer/songwriter loves Iowa’s hospitality.
Cedar Rapids-based Kirkwood Community College has announced plans to close two of its eight regional and county centers due to declining enrollment and a “significant decrease” in use of the locations.
Dr. Alana McNutt of Tipton Veterinary Services is a local large animal vet that not only cares for animals, but the farmers themselves.
This fall planting project will help replace many of the hundreds of trees lost during the August 2020 derecho.
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