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
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 31, 2022 5:00 am100d ago
Voters asked to approve levy that would create a steady revenue stream for emergency medical services, which are largely volunteer operated.
K-12 Education Oct. 28, 2022 8:46 am101d ago
Members of the Cedar Rapids school board and Johnson County Board of Supervisors are the latest public officials to come out against the gun rights amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 27, 2022 6:00 am102d ago
A petition by Tama County Against Turbines placed the measure on the ballot to increase the number of supervisors from three to five.
K-12 Education Oct. 27, 2022 2:49 pm101d ago
Retired Indianola superintendent ‘successful’ in getting bonds passed as Cedar Rapids pursues possible $312 million referendum
K-12 Education Oct. 25, 2022 5:28 pm103d ago
With 14 days to go before the real midterm elections, more than 13,000 K-12 students in Iowa spoke in Tuesday’s Youth Straw Poll.
Kids Articles Oct. 31, 2022 4:43 pm97d ago
The 10-year-old who joined the Five Seasons Ski Team in Cedar Rapids last summer is already looking forward to next season
Kids Articles Oct. 24, 2022 3:00 pm110d ago
Dressing up ‘feels like a second skin’ to Washington High student
K-12 Education Oct. 24, 2022 12:02 pm104d ago
The meeting was postponed as the district mourns the death of Superintendent Noreen Bush on Sunday. The school board is expected to appoint an interim superintendent on Wednesday.
Kids Articles Oct. 24, 2022 10:21 am111d ago
Students from Cedar River Academy sampled leafy-green vegetables like kale, chard and grapes off the vine
K-12 Education Oct. 24, 2022 5:00 am108d ago
‘We’re in a totally different place’ than three years ago, says Sandra Byard, Cedar Rapids schools’ health services coordinator.
K-12 Education Oct. 24, 2022 5:00 am109d ago
Venture Academics, a new project-based learning program at Linn-Mar High School, has 200 students enrolled. They work with business to find solutions to school and community problems the students are passionate about.
K-12 Education Oct. 23, 2022 5:49 pm105d ago
Friends, colleagues will greatly miss leadership of Bush, a ‘small woman with the largest shoes ever’ to fill
K-12 Education Oct. 21, 2022 5:05 pm107d ago
Racial justice advocates dive in to juvenile justice system data at Suspended Summit in Cedar Rapids on Friday.
K-12 Education Oct. 20, 2022 9:17 am109d ago
Superintendent Noreen Bush will no longer be the district’s acting superintendent starting Nov. 1. She has taken medical leave amid her battle with cancer.
Kids Articles Oct. 18, 2022 11:51 am118d ago
Projects should focus on making physical improvements, purchasing needed materials, supporting teachers' development and enhancing community engagement initiatives