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High School On SI

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Two Iowa High Schools Set To Merge Into One Starting In 2028

Dubuque Hempstead will consolidate with Dubuque Senior to form one Iowa high school beginning with the 2028-2029 school year.

Dubuque, IA · 6h

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Iowa esports community mourns Clear Creek Amana student killed in Highway 30 crash

TIFFIN, Iowa — The Iowa High School Esports Association is mourning the death of a Clear Creek Amana High School student-athlete who was killed in last Friday's deadly crash on U.S. Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids. Kayan Williams, 16, of Cedar Rapids, was one of two people killed in...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3d

Local 4 WHBF

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Iowa State University to eliminate 11 programs

The Iowa Board of Regents approved Iowa State University’s recommendation to get rid of 11 programs. The decision to terminate the programs came November 11. Iowa State provost Jason Keith said there isn’t enough enrollment to justify keeping the programs, with no more than 25 undergraduate students and no more than ten graduate students in […]

Ames, IA · 1d

Amest Tribune

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Our picks for Iowa high school football playoffs state semifinals

We have finally reached the UNI-Dome in the Iowa high school football playoffs. It is time for the semifinal round of the IHSAA playoffs. The semifinals for all seven classes take place from Nov. 11-14, and there is one team from the Ames area headed to Cedar Falls. Roland-Story, fresh off its impressive 28-14 win at No. 2 Van Meter , now faces the No. 1 team in Class 2A during the state semifinals. The 9-2 Norsemen will face unbeaten Central Lyon/George-Little Rock (11-0) on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m., with a trip to the state title game on the line. Here is the Ames Tribune's pick for Roland-Story versus CL/GLR in the Iowa high school football playoff semifinals. Iowa high school football playoffs predictions: State semifinals Roland-Story at Class 2A No. 1 Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Roland-Story (9-2); Central Lyon/George-Little Rock (11-0): Roland-Story is on a roll, but CL/GLR will likely provide the Norsemen with their toughest challenge of the season. The Lions had great balance on offense in a 45-26 quarterfinal win over Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove. Quarterback Jayden Daale completed 12 of 17 passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns, and he ran for 55 yards and two

Iowa · 2d

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Iowa high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10 entering semifinals

Semifinal action has arrived in Iowa as the state's top teams descend upon the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, hoping to secure a spot in the state championship. While a few teams have had miracle runs up to this point, many of the state's top programs have done their job week to week to keep their spots as the teams to beat going into the final two weeks of the year. With that in mind, who are the top 10 teams in Hawkeye State? Here are our picks ahead of this week's semifinal action. 1. Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill) Record: 11-0 Last Result: Southeast Polk 38, Prairie 28 Upcoming Game: Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Dowling Catholic, 7 p.m. CT 2. Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines) Record: 10-1 Last Result: Dowling Catholic 42, Cedar Falls 14 Upcoming Game: Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Southeast Polk, 7 p.m. CT 3. Johnston Record: 9-2 Last Result: Johnston 21, Valley 7 Upcoming Game: Friday, Nov. 13 vs. Ankeny, 4 p.m. CT 4. Xavier Record: 11-0 Last Result: Xavier 48, Newton 9 Upcoming Game: Thursday, Nov. 12 vs. Western Dubuque, 7 p.m. CT 5. Western Dubuque Record: 10-1 Last Result: Western Dubuque 27, Waverly-Shell Rock 24 Upcoming

Iowa · 2d

Western Iowa Today

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Atlantic High School Principal Outlines Iowa’s Student Removal Act to School Board

(Atlantic) At Wednesday’s Atlantic School Board meeting, High School Principal Dr. James Brauer outlined how Iowa’s new Student Removal Act is being implemented in local schools following the passage of Senate File 2428 during the 2026 legislative session. The law, signed by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, establishes procedures...

Atlantic, IA · 1d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee Wednesday recommended approval for the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa to establish bachelor of applied professional studies degrees, developed in deference to […]

Iowa · 2d

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UNI feature twirler makes the most of the college experience

Baton twirling has been part of UNI feature twirler Evelyn Green’s life since she was 6 years old. Now a senior in the UNI nursing program, she continues to share her passion with the campus community through football games, performances, and other university events. Originally from Wisconsin, she began...

Cedar Falls, IA · 2d

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Iowa wins $250K to make college credit easier for adult learners

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Education has received a $250,000 grant to create a new system that will help adult learners get college credit for skills they already have from work, military service or professional certifications. The Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant from the Midwestern Higher...

Iowa · 1d

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Where to Watch Western Dubuque vs. Xavier Tonight

DUBUQUE, Iowa — November 12, 2026 — Western Dubuque plays for a spot in the state championship tonight. The Bobcats, 10-1 and ranked No. 3 in Class 4A, face unbeaten No. 1 Cedar Rapids Xavier at 7 p.m. at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. The winner advances to the Class 4A championship game on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m., also at the UNI-Dome.

Dubuque, IA · 1d

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Students react to midterm election, hopeful for a better Iowa

The months of political ads and campaign rallies finally ended on Nov. 3 when Gov.-elect Rob Sand won against Zach Lahn with 55.5% of the vote, following a heated campaign battle. Similarly, in the U.S. Senate race, Josh Turek won with 50% against Ashley Hinson, setting a new trend of...

Iowa · 1d

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UI enrollment dips as universities face recruiting challenges

Iowa (KCRG) - Enrollment at the University of Iowa declined this fall as Iowa’s public universities face a shrinking pool of potential students, including a projected steep drop in high school graduates from a key recruiting state. The Iowa Board of Regents reviewed its annual enrollment report during its...

Iowa · 1d

Amest Tribune

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Regents committee weighs enrollment growth, IT cuts to save $35M

A committee is studying how to save money at Iowa's three public universities by potentially recruiting community college students and making cuts to IT. The Iowa Board of Regents created the Revenue Enhancement and Productivity Study, or REAPS initiative , in December 2025 as a "comprehensive review of revenue streams and cost efficiencies across the Regents enterprise." The board targeted savings of $35 million over three years, which is roughly 5% of all Regent appropriations from the state general fund. The REAPS committee, which includes Regent board members and staff and as well as staff from Iowa State University, the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa, plans to deliver a report to the Regents in February. Chief Efficiency Officer and committee member Jacob Nicholson said he is "very confident that in February, REAPS will deliver vetted, validated, and actionable recommendations for the board. " More: Library asks Ames to enforce an overnight camping ban on its property He provided an update at the Regents' Nov. 11 meeting in Ames, noting that the REAPS committee is still reviewing options. Some of the committee's cost-saving proposals include converting more of Iowa's community college students into four-year students, encouraging former

Iowa · 1d

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David vs. Goliath at the UNI-Dome: Western Dubuque Gets Its Shot at Unbeaten Xavier

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — November 11, 2026 — Every underdog story needs a giant, and Thursday night at the UNI-Dome, Western Dubuque has one waiting: Cedar Rapids Xavier, 11-0, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, the defending state champions, and the favorite to finish a second straight undefeated season with another title.

Epworth, IA · 2d

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Maquoketa Valley season ends in state semifinals to Woodbury Central at UNI-Dome

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Maquoketa Valley closes their season 8-4 in the State Semifinals at the UNI-Dome.

Maquoketa, IA · 1d

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Iowa Lands In Middle Of Pack For College Education Costs

A recent report from personal finance company WalletHub found Iowa in the middle of the pack for post-secondary education costs nationwide. Analysts collected the cost of attendance for full-time, in-state college students living on campus and compared those figures to median annual household incomes in 48 states. They found Iowa ranked 30th for education costs as a percentage of income at 45.45 percent. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Iowa’s median household income is about $75,500, meaning students generally spend about $34,000 per year on average to attend a four-year university. Rhode Island ranked as the most expensive state for a college education, with households spending nearly $88,000 per year or 90.2 percent of their median household income. Maine was the second most expensive, costing just under $60,000 per year, or 80.2 percent, followed by Pennsylvania at 73.7 percent, or about $57,500 per year. Utah was the most cost-effective, spending approximately $26,700 per year, or 27.58 percent of median household income. Hawaii was second cheapest, costing 35.87 percent of income, followed by Nevada at 35.88 percent. Alaska and Wyoming were excluded due to data limitations. With inflation adjustments, the cost to attend a public four-year university has doubled since 1963, rising from 13 percent of median U.S. household income to 26 percent, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Find WalletHub’s complete report on our website.

Iowa · 8h

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa Board of Regents approves first steps in UNI president search

The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a national search to replace the University of Northern Iowa’s leader as President Mark Nook prepares for retirement. Board Counsel Aimee Claeys said during the Nov. 12 board meeting that with board approval, which was given unanimously, board staff will seek applicants Friday for potential search-firm partners and […]

Cedar Falls, IA · 1d

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Local Journalism Teacher Recognized for Lifetime of Work

The Iowa High School Press Association (IHSPA) announced that Ann Visser is a recipient of the 2026 Richard Johns Lifetime Achievement Award. Visser served as the newspaper and yearbook adviser at Pella High School for 31 years until her retirement in 2014. A respected leader in the field, she has been a past president of the Journalism Education Association (JEA) and has served IHSPA in numerous leadership roles, including president, vice president, secretary, and director throughout her tenure.

Pella, IA · 14h

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Regina Senior Wallace Seeks to Add State Title to Stellar Prep Football Resume

IOWA CITY – Tate Wallace has an career resume that rivals any other in the illustrious history of the Regina football program. Wallace has the statistics, on both sides of the ball, to compare to the best Regals of all-time. Better than 2,200 receiving yards and 42 career touchdowns.

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Know The Foe 2A Semifinals: #9 Roland-Story vs. #1 Central Lyon/George-Little Rock

CEDAR FALLS, Ia. — The Roland-Story Norsemen football team returns to the grid iron on Saturday afternoon, as they make the drive to the Cedar Valley to take on the Central Lyon/George-Little Rock Lions in the semifinals of the Class 2A Playoffs at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. Roland-Story enters Saturday with a record of 9-2 and ranked #9, while Central Lyon/George-Little Rock enters at 11-0 and ranked #1. Saturday’s meeting is 3rd all-time meeting between the two programs, with CL/G-LR leading the all-time series 2-0, winning the last meeting in 2023 by a score of 49-0 in the 2nd round of the playoffs.

Rock Rapids, IA · 1d