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Local Teacher, Rachel Larsen, Recruited for Multi-State Midwest STEM Alliance Initiative
(Griswold) The Midwest STEM Alliance has recruited 18 outstanding elementary science teachers across three states to participate in the initiative: 6 from Iowa, 6 from Kansas, and 6 from Minnesota. Backed by a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), this new project is led by Principal Investigator Dana Atwood-Blaine, PhD at the University of Northern Iowa and is aimed at celebrating, resourcing, and strengthening the work of rural elementary science educators who are making a lasting impact on their students and communities.
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Nebraska high school football QB-WR duo puts up insane numbers in blowout win
Trae Taylor and Tay Ellis put on a show in Nebraska high school football in Week 7 of the 2026 season. On Friday, Oct. 2, Taylor and Ellis went off in Millard South's 59-0 win over Millard West as the Patriots improved to 6-0 in the victory. Taylor — the...
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St. Albert picks off Riverside to pick up statement win
(Oakland) -- With a chance to showcase the foundation St. Albert football has built over the last couple of years, the Falcons relied on a pair of house calls to pick up an impressive win over Riverside on Friday. The KMA Sports Class A State No. 4 Falcons (6-0) remained...
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Results released for 71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree
(Clarinda) -- Treynor High School took home top honors at the 71st Annual Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree on Saturday. In addition to taking home first place in the Class 2A High School parade competition, Treynor was also named the "Best Overall Band," receiving both the Glenn Miller Memorial Trophy and the Richard "Dick" Mowery Memorial Trophy.
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Iowa Ethics Board opens investigation into Clarinda schools over alleged PPEL advocacy
CLARINDA, Iowa — The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board has opened an investigation into the Clarinda Community School District after determining that a complaint alleging the district used public resources to advocate for passage of a school levy was legally sufficient to proceed. The board accepted complaint 26-FC-1281 on Sept. 30 and directed staff […] Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.
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Monday’s High School Sports Schedule
Ogden Quad: Des Moines Hoover, Glidden Ralston, South Hamilton. Woodbine Meet: Ar-We-Va, Boyer Valley, CAM, Coon Rapids Bayard, East Mills, Exira EHK, Glidden Ralston, IKM Manning, Underwood. Nodaway Valley Meet: Diagonal, Interstate 35, Lamoni, Lenox, Martensdale St. Mary’s, Pleasantville, Southwest Valley, St. Albert, Treynor, West Central Valley. Glenwood Meet:...
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Homeschooled Firefighter’s Attorney Warns Fremont (NE) of Possible Federal Lawsuit
FREMONT, Neb. — The day before the Fremont City Council voted to accept homeschool diplomas for city jobs, attorneys for the homeschooled firefighter applicant who was told his degree didn’t qualify notified the city to expect a federal lawsuit. The American Center for Law and Justice, a nonprofit...
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Record rainfall forces high school football field, time changes in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Some high school football games are being moved to drier fields after Wednesday night’s record-breaking rainfall that led to widespread flooding in eastern Nebraska. In Lincoln, the rain pushed the city’s September total to 11.49 inches — making it the wettest September on record and...
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KMAland 3A/4A/5A Football (10/2): Harlan downs Creston behind Boggess
(KMAland) -- Harlan took down Creston, Atlantic & Carroll also added district victories, Glenwood and LC handled business, Le Mars edged Sioux City West in OT, SBL rolled and Heelan got a big shutout in 3A/4A/5A KMAland Iowa football on Friday. Check out the full rundown in KMAland Iowa 3A/4A/5A...
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Saturday’s High School Volleyball Scores
IKM Manning (Champion) 4-1 Westwood 3-2 Red Oak 3-2 Tri Center 3-2 Tri Center 2, Atlantic 0 (21-19, 21-13) Red Oak 2, Lawton Bronson 0 (21-13, 21-15) IKM Manning 2, Westwood 0 (21-17, 21-10) Second Round. Red Oak 2, Tri Center 1 (14-21, 21-13, 15-5) IKM Manning 2, Lawton Bronson...
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Lincoln teacher receives Golden Apple Award after former student’s emotional nomination
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln middle school English teacher has received the Golden Apple Award for Teaching after being nominated by a former student she supported through a family tragedy about 15 years ago. Kelsey Beck, who teaches seventh and eighth grade English at Nuernberger Education Center, was presented...
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KMAland Football (Week 6): KMA High School Football Scoreboard Show Podcast
(KMAland) -- Griswold, Falls City, Interstate 35 and Nodaway Valley (MO) coaches and a Treynor player were heard from during Week 6's KMA Sports Friday Night High School Football Scoreboard Show. Check out interviews from Seth Lembke, Darin Fritz, Mike Stuart, Alan Calfee and Riley Lauver below. Seth Lembke, Griswold.
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Parents start petition in response to Lincoln Public Schools' new stadium protocols
When Lincoln Northeast beat Lincoln East for the first time in over a decade this August, Erica Buescher wanted to be able to celebrate the historic moment with her son on the field after the game. But changes to a three-year-old Lincoln Public Schools policy prevented her from doing so.
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High School Football Week 6: Millard South shuts out Millard West to stay unbeaten
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here comes Week 6!. This year, you can watch high school football games on First Alert 6 and our brand-new Golden Spike Sports and Entertainment network. Friday night’s game the matchup between the Cozad Haymakers and the Roncalli Catholic Crimson Pride. After rounds of rain...
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Fremont changes hiring policy after homeschool diploma dispute
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - The Fremont City Council voted Tuesday to change a policy that had rejected a homeschool diploma as insufficient for a paid firefighter job. The vote reopens the door for Andrew Coates, a homeschooler who was turned away from a paid job with Fremont Fire months ago.
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Red Oak, Kuemper move up in latest IGHSAU state rankings
(KMAland) -- Red Oak and Kuemper Catholic both moved up slightly in the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union's latest state rankings. In total, nine KMAland teams are ranked. Find the full rankings here and KMAland teams below. CLASS 1A. 1. Ankeny Christian (same) 10. East Mills (same) CLASS 2A.
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St. Albert's dream season meets toughest to date with Riverside in state-rated doozy
(Council Bluffs) -- Year four of Donnie Woods' tenure at St. Albert has been everything the Falcons could have dreamed of, but they're far from finished. The KMAland A/1A/2A No. 4 and KMA Sports Class A State No. 4 Falcons have soared to a 5-0 start with wins over Tri-Center, IKM-Manning, Logan-Magnolia, West Monona and Westwood. They're 4-0 in Class A District 8 play as they get ready for a non-district matchup with KMAland No. 7 and State No. 5 Riverside (5-1) on Friday night.
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IKM-Manning showcasing growth ahead of district matchup with Logan-Magnolia
(Manning) -- IKM-Manning football was able to get in the win column last week and looks to carry that momentum into another district clash with Logan-Magnolia on Friday. After a gauntlet through the first four weeks, the Wolves (1-4) picked up their first win of the season last week with a 21-0 win over Class A District 8 foe Akron-Westfield (3-2).
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Griswold looking for first win streak since 2018 when they face Ar-We-Va
(Griswold) -- Griswold football picked up its second win of the year last Friday night and will now try to do something they haven't done in eight years when they face Ar-We-Va in a Class 8-Player District 9 action. The Tigers head into that matchup at 2-4 after a 26-6...
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Harlan, Creston Battle for Class 3A District #6 Matchup
(Harlan) Harlan and Creston could face a must-win game to stay in contention for a Class 3A district playoff spot. Both teams fell short in their district openers. The Panthers lost 28-0 to Atlantic, and Harlan fell 21-14 to #7 Carroll High. Cyclones Head Coach Todd Bladt says despite the...