116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Grace King
My passion for journalism began as a freshman at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids writing for the student newspaper. I take the responsibility of K-12 education reporter for The Gazette seriously, knowing that my interactions with students may be the first time they’ve spoken with a journalist. I love visiting Eastern Iowa schools and asking students what they want to be when they grow up, what their favorite subject is in school and why. And I get to speak with educators about the innovative ways they’re teaching their students. When I’m not reporting, I’m making dinner with my husband, at the dog park with our Goldendoodle, Sage, or reading a library book. Get the latest news delivered right to your inbox.
Latest Articles by Grace King
K-12 Education Nov. 4, 2024 9:45 am361d ago
Linn-Mar, Iowa City districts opt to not hold classes Tuesday.
K-12 Education Oct. 30, 2024 7:56 am366d ago
Prairie, the school with ‘a strong swimming tradition but no pool,’ will finally have a home.
K-12 Education Oct. 27, 2024 6:00 am369d ago
Amidst nationwide shortage, Cedar Rapids district seeking to train more drivers to transport students to school daily
K-12 Education Oct. 25, 2024 7:53 am371d ago
The Iowa City Community School District will renovate its Center for Innovation into learning spaces to deliver Junior Achievement programming that prepares students for careers.
K-12 Education Oct. 28, 2024 9:34 am368d ago
Medical sciences, engineering, agriculture are just a few of the career tracks Cedar Rapids students will be able to explore in a new pathways program launching for the 2026-26 school year.
K-12 Education Jun. 6, 2025 11:42 am147d ago
The new library, which is being funded through a combination of public and private dollars, will be built near the corner of Edgewood Road and 20th Avenue SW, in Cedar Rapids. The 27-acre site also will include a city park. It is anticipated to open in late fall 2026.
K-12 Education Oct. 17, 2024 10:53 am379d ago
Xavier Catholic Schools anticipate Regis, LaSalle middle schools by August 2026 at former Toyota Financial Services building in northeast Cedar Rapids.
K-12 Education Oct. 17, 2024 7:57 am379d ago
Center Point-Urbana, Williamsburg, Highland and Decorah propose facility plans to their communities needing financial support
K-12 Education Oct. 16, 2024 8:06 am380d ago
New school buildings are expected to open at the Hoover and Van Buren campuses in August 2027.
Campaigns & Elections Nov. 4, 2024 2:17 pm361d ago
A state senator representing Cedar Rapids and a small business owner are running against each other for a seat on the Linn County Board of Supervisors.
K-12 Education Oct. 14, 2024 10:30 am382d ago
With fewer school districts participating in the Cedar Rapids-based program, what does the future look like?
K-12 Education Oct. 14, 2024 3:22 pm382d ago
College Community district creates a ‘newcomer’ class for high schoolers and expands the English learner program to a fifth elementary school.
K-12 Education Oct. 14, 2024 3:33 pm382d ago
Empowering Excellence offers students struggling in the traditional public school setting an alternative path to high school graduation.
K-12 Education Oct. 8, 2024 8:01 am388d ago
Joining the League of Innovative Schools gives the district access to cutting-edge educational practices. It becomes the second Iowa school system to be included, following Iowa City.
Videos Oct. 9, 2024 8:55 am387d ago
Paving the trail that travels through Eastern Iowa has created ‘endless memories’ for 40 years

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