K-12 Education

Dexter Merschbrock, who opposed the failed $220 million bond referendum, was defeated by a challenger.

Superintendent Tawana Grover said she has ‘no regrets’ about the $220 bond question, as it gave the district a chance to ‘reengage our community.’

The two top vote-getters were Molly Abraham and Lisa Williams, both with about 23%. Charlie Eastham and Mitchell Lingo both had about 21%. The next-highest was Micah Broekemeier with 5%.

Robins, Fairfax, Mount Vernon, Hiawatha, Alburnett, Hiawatha, Marion results

The George, Gladys and Ruth Drips Endowed Scholarship Fund to begin distributing scholarships in May

New chiefs of schools hired to oversee three school ‘areas,’ provide coaching to principals in the Cedar Rapids Community School District

The threat quickly was determined by police to be unfounded and classes in the district went on uninterrupted. But the threat was then shared by others on social media.

After finding a passion for research in high school, Jasmyn Hoeger works in a medical science lab as a student at UI

Expanding 4-year-old preschool, improving teacher and staff recruitment and retention among top priorities

Aimed at adults, Critical Conversations dives deep into topics on race, social inequities and their impact on youth

Outdoor activities, singalongs and a warm breakfast at Jack Splat!, a free outdoor event in Iowa City for kids

Demand for career and technical education classes is “through the roof,” but inadequate infrastructure forces teachers to turn students away at Cedar Rapids schools.