Articles Tagged: Linn-Mar Community School District

Last week at a hearing, Geralyn Jones said wives signed for their husbands on her nomination papers to appear on the Nov. 2 ballot.

A king and queen will not be crowned at Linn-Mar High School’s homecoming this year or in the future as the school pivots to a more inclusive way to recognize seniors.

Since students 12+ have the option to be vaccinated against COVID-19, school board decides to leave masks optional for grades 7-12.

While Eastern Iowa’s two largest school districts — Cedar Rapids and Iowa City — reinstated a mask mandate this week for all students, staff and visitors, other area districts are waiting for a decision from their school board or have decided to forgo a mask mandate for now.

A Cedar Rapids teacher, who’s been using technology in her elementary classrooms for a decade, says it can help children, but never replace in-person learning.

Preview 12 games to watch in the Gazette area Friday, including an unbeaten vs. unbeaten, top-5 vs. top-5 matchup between Kennedy and Washington at Kingston Stadium.

The flags will help the districts stay in compliance with a new state law that requires every K-12 school to administer the Pledge of Allegiance on a daily basis and show the U.S. flag while the pledge is recited.

Strategists are an extra teacher in the classroom students can rely on when they need help in math, reading or other core instruction

School districts across Eastern Iowa are adding counselors and mental health supports as more students return to in-person learning Monday.

2018 Linn-Mar graduate Chase Krug is a finalist for one of the National FFA Organization’s top achievement awards — American Star in Agriscience.

The home, at 330 Eighth Ave., is the first house renovated as part of the Marion “Community Build” program. The effort is a partnership involving the city of Marion, Marion Independent School District and the Linn-Mar Community School District. Under it, the Marion Economic Development Corp. buys deteriorating homes and students fully renovate them for sale to families with low-to-middle incomes.

Cedar Rapids church family mourns 11-year-old who died in Adventureland accident and asks for prayers for his brother, David Jaramillo, who is in critical condition.

13 Linn-Mar High School students signed a letter of intent to pursue a career in education last month, guaranteeing them a future interview if they apply for a job in the district after they complete their education.

The rally is the first event organized by the new Social Justice Club at Linn-Mar High School, which is for any student who has felt marginalized, including students of color, LGBTQ students and students with disabilities.

Lions improve to 3-0 with 3-0 win over Cedar Rapids Kennedy