Education

Two years ago, in summer of 2021, the NCAA suspended generations-old rules barring student-athletes from monetizing their “name, image, and likeness” – ushering in a new era allowing collegiate stars to capitalize on their fame.

Increasing test scores, improving the district’s financial stability and building trust among top priorities of Linn-Mar school board candidates.

“Marching band is a lot of work,” Lisbon native Renae Hasselbusch said. “There are times when we're on the field and it’s cold in November and it's no fun.” But there are more good times. Like when the Cyclones went to the Cheez-It Bowl in Orlando in 2021.

From band and orchestra in the front lobby, to PE in the library, staff at two Cedar Rapids middle schools are finding space to teach despite the closure of portions of each building due to structural deterioration.

Opponents to new law ‘blowing it out of proportion,’ she says,

Opposition group voices concerns over higher taxes and larger schools farther away from the students with bond referendum going to voters Nov. 7.

After taking a “short” five-hour break during a bankruptcy auction in Chicago on Oct. 4 to discuss whether to raise their original $20 million offer for Mercy Iowa City’s assets in response to bondholder Preston Hollow’s $27 million counter bid, University of Iowa attorneys — at least initially — decided not to.

The Coalition for Family and Children’s Services in Iowa recognize Ryan Shenefelt, Lexi Erger and Sam Blowers for their unwavering dedication to the mission of Tanager and putting children first.