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Linn-Mar enrollment analysis shows shifting student numbers
MARION, Iowa — Linn-Mar Community School District is preparing for shifting enrollment patterns over the next several years, with a new analysis projecting overall enrollment will decline while the number of students at Linn-Mar High School grows. The enrollment analysis from RSP & Associates projects districtwide K-12 enrollment will...
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CAL School Board to elect vice president Monday
The CAL Community School Board will elect a new vice president during its regular meeting Monday, following the resignation of board member Joe Campbell. The board held a special meeting Wednesday and appointed Rodney Hamilton to fill Campbell’s vacant seat. As part of new business, the board will take...
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High school football — Thursday night scores, Friday night preview
— There were a handful of high school football games played in our area that were moved from tonight to last night due to the weather forecast:. CLEAR LAKE — Clear Lake hosts defending 3A state champion Nevada in a Class 3A non-district game tonight. The two teams met twice last season, Clear Lake winning the regular season matchup 21-14 in Nevada, and the Cubs beating the Lions 24-14 in the 3A quarterfinals in Clear Lake.
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Saint Ansgar holds on in a top five matchup with Newman Catholic
(ABC 6 Sports) – Three blocked kicks in the showdown between Saint Ansagr and Newman Catholic lead the knights to go for it on fourth down. The pass comes up incomplete and the saints hold out winning the top five matchup 34-33.
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Community Conversation: New Hampton High School 2026 Homecoming Court
In this Community Conversation, presented by Floyd County Medical Center, 95.1 The Bull’s Mark Pitz talks with the king and queen candidates who make up the 2026 New Hampton High School Homecoming Court (Queen candidates include Kimber Dungey, Sydney Laures, Capri Lester,Kennadee Anderson, and Ella Wassenaar; King candidates are Cargin Robinson, Ashton Pitz, Charlie Kriener, Jackson Kellogg, and Cade Carpenter.
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North Butler Board votes against superintendent contract renewal
The North Butler Community School District will be looking for a new superintendent for the 2027-28 school year. The North Butler School Board voted Monday to not renew Superintendent Bryan Boysen’s administrative contract after the 2026-27 school year. Boysen currently serves as the shared superintendent for North Butler and the Clarksville School District. He has served in this position since the 2024-25 school year.
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Fast start lifts H-D-CAL past Vinton-Shellsburg in district opener
The Hampton-Dumont-CAL football team opened district play with a 27-19 road win over Vinton-Shellsburg on Friday night. The game aired on 104.9 KLMJ and RadioOnTheGo’s YouTube channel. The Bulldogs’ defense went to work early when Brody Peters intercepted Landry Mouton and returned the ball to the H-D-CAL 34-yard line....
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More than 400 FFA students gather for annual Ag and Dairy Expo at NICC
More than 400 Future Farmers of America (FFA) high school students from 36 schools in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin gathered on the Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Calmar campus this week for the annual Tri-State Ag and Dairy Expo. Hosted at Iowa’s Dairy Center on Sept. 15, the event offered attendees hands-on competitive learning, agricultural technology demonstrations and crucial safety training.
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1,600 Cedar Valley middle schoolers explore careers at JA Career Inspire event
WATERLOO, Iowa — More than 1,600 middle school students from across the Cedar Valley spent two days getting hands-on experience with careers they may have never considered, as local employers showcased jobs and technology available in their own communities. The students took part in JA Career Inspire, a two-day...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids Kennedy overcomes Linn-Mar, 21-17, with some controversy
CEDAR RAPIDS - Brian White is the most successful coach in Cedar Rapids Kennedy football history. He officially got that moniker Friday night when his Cougars beat Linn-Mar at Kingston Stadium. This was a gutsy record-breaking win for his guys without question. One over his alma mater, by the way. It was a late comeback win. A rebound win considering last week. And sort of a controversial one. Paul Kaump’s 1-yard touchdown off a wildcat formation with 1:43 left provided the go-ahead points and Kennedy held on for a 21-17 victory. “What a high school football game,” White said. “That was a helluva game. We knew they were a good team. They play a murder schedule, too. They’re 0-4, and they could easily be 4-0. They are a good football team.” And an absolutely snakebit team. Linn-Mar dropped to 0-4. It has losses this season of two points, three points and now four. The Lions took a 17-14 lead on running back Hud Turner’s brilliant 56-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter. They turned Kennedy (2-2) over on downs at their 11 with 5:13 left, then thought they had done so again at their 14 with under two minutes
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Cedar Rapids schools could start their day at different times in 2027-28
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Cedar Rapids students could see changes to when their school day begins and ends as the district prepares for a major school reconfiguration in 2027-28. The Cedar Rapids Community School District is reviewing possible bell schedules as it prepares to launch its new intermediate school model. District documents say officials are looking for start times that work for students while allowing buses and drivers to serve schools reliably.
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Clothing Closet to Support Students in Career Pathway Program at Mason City Community Schools
MASON CITY, Iowa — Mason City Community Schools is working to connect more students with local careers while helping remove financial barriers that can keep young people from entering the workforce, district officials said. Bridget Exman-Dunn, superintendent assistant with Mason City Community Schools, said the district’s Career Pathway Program...
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UNI gets approval for Chuck and Barbara Grassley Center
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Board of Regents has approved the establishment of a university-wide center at the University of Northern Iowa honoring Senator Chuck Grassley and his wife Barbara. The center, to be named the Chuck and Barbara Grassley Center, will be dedicated to, “civic education, public...
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Grundy Center Football Opens Up District Play On A Long Road Trip
Grundy Center will be seeking their third straight win this week as they take a long trip to Garner Hayfield Ventura. The Spartans come into this game 2-1 and are coming off back to back close victories. One in Overtime against Columbus Catholic and a one score game against Dike-New Hartford. Grundy Center will be opening up district play this week though as they take on the Cardinals.
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Students find internships in Iowa’s great outdoors
August signaled a return to campus for Kirkwood Community College’s horticulture and parks and natural resources students after a busy summer with their internships. They arrived with confidence and a new set of skills. As a required part of their degree, students must complete 240 hours or more of related work in their field of choice, such as a naturalist, landscaper, park maintenance technician, wildlife caretaker and more.
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Linn-Mar High School projected to near capacity as district enrollment declines
MARION, Iowa — Linn-Mar High School is expected to approach capacity next school year even as enrollment across the district is projected to decline in the coming years. The Gazette reports Linn-Mar High School is projected to reach 98% capacity as the district’s largest class, currently in eighth grade, moves into the building.
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids schools could start their day at a different time next year
CEDAR RAPIDS — Possible new start times for the school day and changes to busing routes are being considered as the Cedar Rapids school district prepares to close schools and restructure grade levels. The Cedar Rapids school board Monday was presented with decision-making criteria that will guide the creation of several proposals for how the district could change its start times and transportation routes. Changes to the bell schedule are being considered as district leaders prepare for a reconfiguration of the district’s K-8 schools for the 2027-28 school year. This includes the closure of five elementary schools and a change to a fifth and sixth grade intermediate model. Families will get the opportunity to weigh any proposed changes before a decision is made as district leaders continue to stress intentional community engagement and transparency in making decisions. The school board anticipates making a decision Dec. 14. “How we reach a decision matters just as much as the decision itself,” Superintendent Tawana Lannin said. “The board asked us to establish clear expectations, build meaningful feedback loops, engage stakeholders early and demonstrate how the information we gather helps shape our decisions.” The criteria was created by the Strategic Plan Executive Committee, a
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Tenth-ranked Liberty High Continues to Improve in Sweep of Cedar Rapids Xavier
NORTH LIBERTY – The lineup for Class 5A tenth-ranked Liberty High is loaded with four-year starters. Even after four years of sharing the court the more those Liberty High seniors player together the better they seem to get. Liberty High has gone from 15 wins in 2024 to 24...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Linn-Mar High School to hit near-capacity even as district enrollment shrinks
MARION — Linn-Mar High School will be near capacity next year even as enrollment is projected to steadily decline across the district, mirroring statewide trends. When Linn-Mar Community School District’s largest class — who are currently eighth graders — moves up through Linn-Mar High School, the building will reach 98% capacity, according to an analysis by RSP & Associates. But this growth at the high school will be temporary. The district is graduating more students each year than are enrolling in kindergarten and is projected to decline by 400 students over the next five years for a total enrollment of around 7,000. This could mean a significant loss of revenue for the district since Iowa schools are funded on a per pupil formula. These projections are more optimistic than projections by the Iowa Department of Education, which estimates the Linn-Mar district to have a certified enrollment of 6,867 by the 2030-31 school year. The Linn-Mar school board Monday was presented the enrollment analysis by RSP & Associates, a leader in school planning that has worked with dozens of Iowa school districts to analyze enrollment trends and attendance boundaries so school leaders can make data-driven decisions. The Linn-Mar district has worked