Closing a high school or moving to a fifth through eighth grade middle school model are two additional “viable” options for how the Cedar Rapids school district could consolidate and close schools in an effort to reduce at least $6 million more from the district’s annual budget.
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has pressed pause on a drafted zoning code about gas-fired electric generating facilities, citing a desire for additional information on proposed setbacks included in the code.
More options for how to close and consolidate schools — created with a community coalition — will be presented to the Cedar Rapids school board Monday in an effort to reduce millions more from the district’s annual budget.
Community Action of Eastern Iowa resumed its Head Start program earlier this month after closing for two months because of the 43-day federal government shutdown last fall delayed funding.
The former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools admitted to falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen on a federal form and illegally possessing firearms.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District Friday will pilot its first home-based learning day, a new option this year for winter weather-related school cancellations.
Regis Middle School Principal Amanda Allard has been selected to lead the newly consolidated Xavier Middle School, which will maintain two campuses in its inaugural year this fall.
Cedar Rapids schools’ chief financial officer and deputy Karla Hogan is retiring in January 2027.
Cedar Rapids school leaders are exploring moving City View Community High School and other innovative school options to the district office as they cut almost $12.9 million from the annual spending plan.
A proposal to close and realign schools will come back to the board in February before being taken to the community for further feedback.
The interactive career exploration experience is designed to help kids connect strengths and interests to possible careers, and better map out what classes to take in high school and beyond.
A fourth charter school — called Horizon Science Academy — received approval Thursday from the Iowa State Board of Education to open this fall in Cedar Rapids.
The Iowa City school district this month is launching a survey to students, families and staff in an effort to “optimize the budget,” measure the effectiveness of current programs and initiatives, and identify key priorities.
Law enforcement officers not allowed inside school buildings without showing identification and a warrant
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