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 Jan. 20, 2023 5:00 am18d ago
The Iowa City school district is working with other government entities throughout Johnson County to explore the possibility of initiating a local-option sales tax that would fund additional before- and after-school care or full-day preschool.
K-12 Education Jan. 18, 2023 4:24 pm19d ago
The school board not announcing names of three finalists to “allow us to consider the best possible candidates,” school board president says
K-12 Education Jan. 17, 2023 3:13 pm20d ago
African American Awareness Program stepping stone in Cedar Rapids to The Academy for Personal and Scholastic Success
Kids Articles Jan. 17, 2023 6:00 am21d ago
McKenzie Hitzel winner of the 2023 Corridor Jazz Project Art design
K-12 Education Jan. 16, 2023 6:00 am23d ago
At United Action for Youth open mic night, students share fears about “harmful” bills proposed in the Iowa Legislature related to gay and transgender youth.
K-12 Education Jan. 16, 2023 5:00 am23d ago
Pastors Keeyon and Stephanie Carter and Kennedy High senior Gentine Nzoyikorera recipients of the 2023 ‘Who is My Neighbor?’ award
K-12 Education Jan. 12, 2023 3:01 pm25d ago
Danielle Trimble named the next superintendent of the Ballard Community School District in Huxley last month
K-12 Education Jan. 12, 2023 5:00 am30d ago
2023 legislative priorities include fully funding 4-year-old preschool, mental health
K-12 Education Jan. 11, 2023 11:26 am27d ago
The letter poses no immediate threat and does not target any specific Cedar Rapids locations, a police spokesman says.
K-12 Education Jan. 11, 2023 6:00 am27d ago
New data moves 8 schools off list of schools with targeted subgroups needing support
News Jan. 9, 2023 2:36 pm28d ago
Five members of the American Indian Movement were tried in Cedar Rapids after the 1973 siege at Wounded Knee.
K-12 Education Jan. 8, 2023 6:00 am31d ago
The school board is expected to approve a 2023-24 calendar Monday. It includes a later spring break, and makeup days in June.
News Jan. 9, 2023 7:59 am29d ago
Journalists show up, listen to different viewpoints and verify information to tell stories of the communities they serve.
Agriculture Jan. 5, 2023 11:20 am38d ago
There are 23.6 million hogs in Iowa, compared with the state’s 3.2 million people. Although this is a decrease in hogs of 1.3 percent in the last year, Iowa still is the top producer of swine in the country.
Kids Articles Jan. 5, 2023 8:00 am34d ago
New Year’s Day is one of the oldest holidays