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Fairfield Senior Taylor Miller Wins Third Straight Grand Champion at Iowa State Fair
Fairfield High School senior Taylor Miller has won Grand Champion Tabletop Vegetable and Grand Champion Jumbo at the 2026 Iowa State Fair — her third consecutive year taking home top honors in FFA horticulture competition, according to a social media post from Fairfield High School. Miller, who will be...
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Central Lee Community School District has officially been invited to join the Southeast Conference
Central Lee Community School District has officially been invited to join the Southeast Conference. The invitation was unanimously approved, with Central Lee expected to join for high school athletics in the 2028-29 school year and middle school activities beginning in 2027-28. Central Lee Activities Director Tyler Bryant received the invitation...
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Patti Durflinger Named Cardinal Hall of Fame Inductee
Cardinal Community Schools is honoring the lasting legacy of Patti Durflinger by naming her as the next inductee into the Cardinal Hall of Fame. Durflinger, a 1969 Cardinal graduate, dedicated much of her life to education, athletics and the Eldon community. After earning her education degree and later completing a master’s degree at Morningside College, she returned to her hometown and spent 26 years teaching and coaching at Cardinal.
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Central Lee gets invite to Southeast Conference
DONNELLSON – The Southeast Conference has officially invited Central Lee Community School District to join the conference. According to the letter received by the Central Lee Activities Director Tyler Bryant Tuesday evening, the decision to allow the Hawks into the conference was unanimous. “We are pleased to formally invite...
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Davis County Cancels 2026 Varsity Football Season Over Low Participation, Safety Concerns
BLOOMFIELD, Iowa — Davis County Community School District has canceled its 2026 varsity football season, citing low participation numbers and concerns about player safety. The district announced the decision Monday, saying the cancellation is effective immediately. “This decision was not made lightly,” district officials said in a letter to families and community members. The district […] Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
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Mt. Pleasant Athletic Director Scot Lamm Talks Expanding Southeast Conference to Eight
Mt. Pleasant, IA- The Southeast Conference (SEC) once had just five teams in the conference before allowing Burlington to join 2020. Now, the SEC looks to become an eight-team conference by the 2028-29 school year with the additions of Oskaloosa and Central Lee. Oskaloosa’s School Board agreed upon the decision in late April after deeming the Little Hawkeye was no longer a good fit.
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Indian Hills Community College Administrator Receives 2026 Iowa ACTEAward of Merit
Indian Hills Community College is proud to announce that Kim Dreaden, Associate Dean of Advanced Technologies, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Iowa Association for Career and Technical Education (Iowa ACTE) Award of Merit. The prestigious award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to...
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Fairfield Schools Moving to Bound Platform for Activity and Event Schedules
The Fairfield Community School District is introducing Bound as its new platform for school and activity schedules this year, joining a growing number of Iowa school districts that have already adopted the app as their go-to resource for district events and calendar information, according to a post from the FCSD Activity Department.
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The Mt. Pleasant Community School District has moved its central offices to the former Iowa Wesleyan Campus
The Mt. Pleasant Community School District has moved its central offices to the former Iowa Wesleyan Campus. The district’s new offices are located on the second floor of the former Howe Activity Center, replacing the district’s previous leased space near Washington Street and Grand Avenue. The move comes...
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Hunter Safety Course Scheduled for October 3rd in Keswick
A Hunter Education Classroom Course is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd at the Keswick Fire Station, located at 125 South Irons Street in Keswick, according to a social media post from the Keokuk County Recorder’s Office. The course will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and lunch will...
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IA College to Offer Hybrid EMT Training Program
CHAD DRURY – Ottumwa Courier, Iowa. OTTUMWA — Hoping to address a persistent shortfall in the field and continuing its message of outreach to those beyond its walls, Indian Hills Community College is embarking on a year-long program as part of its continuing education offerings. The college will...
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Pekin School District Completes Playground, Gymnasium Upgrades Before School Year
The Pekin Community School District has completed a full playground replacement and is putting the finishing touches on a gymnasium renovation ahead of the upcoming school year, according to Pekin Superintendent Dave Harper. The district has completed a full playground replacement, driven by both safety concerns and the expansion of...
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Keota CSD Addresses Frequently Asked Questions About Proposed $6.4 Million Bond Referendum
The Keota Community School District has released a detailed FAQ press release addressing common questions from community members about a proposed $6.4 million General Obligation Bond referendum, following months of meetings with parents, taxpayers, staff, alumni, and community members. What the Bond Would Fund. The proposed bond would fund approximately...
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Oskaloosa’s Hub Turns Student Projects Into Career Opportunities
OSKALOOSA – Lilia Morris decided to join The Hub because she liked the teacher in charge of the class. After two trimesters, the Oskaloosa High School student helped create the program’s visual identity, tried out graphic design, shadowed professionals at Musco, and found paid work at a local bank.
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School Districts Prepare for Eighth Grader Varsity Eligibility
Area school districts are putting plans into place following new legislation allowing eighth graders to play varsity high school sports year round. Starting today, August 1st, eighth grade students are now permitted to compete in all high school sports, as opposed to just baseball and softball over the summer. With those students officially eligible, school boards are taking the time to craft out policies that outline how they’ll go about utilizing the new rules.