The state produced a list of high-demand jobs after lawmakers created a new Iowa Workforce Grant and Incentive Program that set aside $6.5 million to motivate students across Iowa’s public universities to fill high-demand jobs.
A standing-room-only crowd packed the new 1,500-seat facility Thursday as the community celebrated the opening of its first true home field and the donation that made it all possible.
The district received a challenge to 1,333 signatures collected to put a $220 million general obligation bond issue on the ballot Nov. 7.
Committee made of board members, district board secretary, found the claims against Kaitlin Byers to be unsubstantiated
District officials working on a plan to ease transition of sixth graders from elementary school into what are now junior high buildings
Cedar Rapids schools’ four-pillar plan calls for updated learning environments, strong family engagement and energizing staff.
Students, staff hope to create an annual community project called ‘Wolfpack Gives Back’
The volunteer effort occurred as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor prepares to expand to an additional 300 kids
Thursday was deadline for nomination to be on Nov. 7 ballot
As a swimmer, coach, teacher and administrator at Cedar Rapids Washington, Chris Cruise had a drive to succeed and nothing gave him more joy than seeing his students strive for and achieve success. That fighting spirit was extinguished on Thursday. Cruise's wife, Kim, announced Thursday night on social media that the Hall of Fame coach, who had been diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer in August, had “passed away peacefully” at home.
Since starting July 1, Ballard — a former teacher and principal in the Cedar Rapids district — has helped fill more than 60 open teaching positions.
A new middle school, improvements to high schools and career and technical education are part of the plan.
The Cedar Rapids school board is expected to approve resolution Thursday ordering a Nov. 7 referendum.
Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday in Iowa City; Oct. 14 in Cedar Rapids
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