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The Des Moines Register

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Iowa law fuels LifeWise Academy growth, including in Des Moines metro

A Christian religious education program is expanding its reach in Iowa, including in the Des Moines metro area. LifeWise Academy first came to Iowa in 2022. A 2025 state law that allows public school students to be excused from school to attend religious instruction courses for up to five hours a week boosted interest and helped LifeWise expand to 37 schools across 24 districts. Students were allowed to leave school for religious instruction before Iowa's law took effect. A 1952 U.S. Supreme Court ruling permits students to leave school for religious instruction if the program is privately funded, held off school grounds, is voluntary, and if parents or guardians give consent. LifeWise Academy meets those requirements, but the Iowa law provided clarity for communities that were interested in joining the program, said Sarah Buzynski, LifeWise's Iowa director. The academy began in rural Ohio in 2019 and now has chapters in more than 1,000 communities across the United States. To start a LifeWise chapter, community members must gather signatures, raise money and form a leadership team, and get permission from a school. Interested students can enroll in weekly instruction during times that do not interfere with core classes, such as lunch,

Des Moines, IA · 1d

High School On SI

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Iowa High School Football Top 25 Rankings - Nov. 8, 2026

Johnston, the rest of the teams in the Top-13 advance to state semifinals in Iowa high school football.

Iowa · 1d

Daily Mail

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High school football coach suffers 'cardiac emergency' on sideline and is revived by cops

CPR was performed and a defibrillator was used on the coach, who was finally brought back to consciousness after around five minutes of emergency treatment.

Ankeny, IA · 2d

The Hill

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Texas, Iowa, Georgia brace for new education fights under Democratic governors

The trajectory of education policy in a trio of historically red states is about to see a major shake-up after voters there elected Democratic governors for the first time in decades. For years, positions on school choice LGBTQ topics in classrooms and efforts either for or against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have expanded cultural…

Texas · 1d

kiwaradio.com

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IHSAA Pairings for the State Football Semi-Finals

(KIWA Staff Photo of the field at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls) Statewide, Iowa – Shortly after the scores were posted Friday night, the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) released its pairings for the state football semi-final round in all classes that will start Wednesday, November 11th.

Iowa · 2d

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Prep Volleyball: #5 Holy Trinity Catholic’s Season Ends in the Class 1A Semifinals

Coralville, IA- The state of Iowa may have witnessed what could be the next state tournament rivalry in the Class 1A semifinals, as #1 Ankeny Christian defeated #5 Holy Trinity Catholic in straight sets (25-14, 25-14, 25-21) behind a hitting efficiency of 0.470. The two teams met in the Class 1A championship match three years ago, where the Eagles managed to sweep the Crusader there, as well.

Fort Madison, IA · 12h

godrakebulldogs.com

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Football Senior Day Spoiled by San Diego

DES MOINES, Iowa – Drake Football celebrated its seniors prior to Saturday's game versus San Diego, but from the start of the game, the Toreros relied on their running game, which carried them to a 40-17 victory. San Diego won the coin toss and elected to receive, putting the...

San Diego, CA · 2d

High School On SI

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Iowa High School Girls Swimming: Top State Qualifying Times Posted

The Iowa high school girls state swimming championships are next in the pool.

Iowa · 1d

WHO 13

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Scholastic Spotlight: Ankeny Centennial PE teachers earn state recognition

A dynamic duo at Ankeny’s Centennial High School is being recognized for their effort to educate teens of all abilities during physical education class. Centennial’s two SHAPE Iowa PE Teachers of the Year are this week’s Scholastic Spotlight.

Ankeny, IA · 15h

KELOLAND

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Powerhouse Plays – November 6

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s getting late in the high school football season for South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa and in order to advance, these teams needed big performances and plays from players throughout the lineup. Powerhouse Plays features the top plays and playmakers from each KELOLAND SportsZone. View this week’s Powerhouse Plays in […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 3d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa Regents to choose new leader for UI center after rocky start

The Iowa Board of Regents will interview and decide on the next permanent director for the University of Iowa's Center for Intellectual Freedom at its next board meeting. During a meeting of the center's advisory council on Friday, Nov. 6, the council voted forward two candidates for the Regents to consider at their Wednesday, Nov. 11, meeting in Ames. The council did not release the candidates' names. The candidates will have closed-session interviews with the regents before the regents announce and vote on the pick during Wednesday's meeting. More: Nebraska Omaha professor rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer The Center for Intellectual Freedom was created in 2025 to address what Republican lawmakers said was a hostile environment for conservatives in higher education. It aims to promote intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideas. It soon will be charged with offering civics courses to all University of Iowa students. The new search comes after the regents offered the job to University of Nebraska at Omaha political science professor Carson Holloway. He declined the position on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to take one at the University of Florida at Gainesville. The process comes as the center is without a director after interim

Iowa City, IA · 2d

nwestiowa.com

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Schillerstrom one of nine regional Teachers of the Year

INWOOD—West Lyon ninth-grade English teacher Roselyn Schillerstrom was named one of the nine 2027 Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year, the Iowa Department of Education announced in September. Each year the department receives nominations from educators, administrators, students, families and other community members. Schillerstrom said she didn’t believe it...

Iowa · 14h

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Triple Option Podcast: Iowa High School Football Semifinals Preview & Quarterfinals Review (11/9/26)

Gazette sportswriters Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder and K.J. Pilcher recap week 11 of Iowa high school football and look ahead to week 12 matchups. Triple Option podcast is a weekly Iowa high school football podcast that runs weekly during football season. This episode was produced by Gazette deputy digital content manager Bailey Cichon. Read more about the games featured in this week’s episode: (1:31) Area teams in semifinals (3:05) Iowa City Liberty vs. Ankeny (9:17) Laken Caves takes over in second half to lift Alburnett to 2A semifinals (13:45) Cedar Rapids Xavier vs. Newton (15:48) Xavier’s Jim O’Connell feature (23:17) Week 12 preview (36:05) State Volleyball look back (37:41) State Cross Country look back

Iowa · 10h

Total Pro Sports

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High School Football Coach Suffers Frightening Medical Emergency On The Sideline — Revived By Hero Cops & Medical Staff

A scary scene on the gridiron. The post High School Football Coach Suffers Frightening Medical Emergency On The Sideline — Revived By Hero Cops & Medical Staff originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Ankeny, IA · 2d

High School On SI

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Iowa High School Football State Semifinal Matchups In All Seven Classes

Semifinal play in Iowa high school football begins Wednesday inside the UNI-Dome.

Iowa · 2d

WQAD

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Pioneers react to state runner-up finish

Iowa · 1d

WHO 13

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Ankeny assistant coach recovering after collapsing during quarterfinal game

ANKENY, Iowa — Ankeny Football says an assistant coach is recovering after collapsing during Friday’s quarterfinal game against Iowa City Liberty. In an update posted to the Ankeny High School Football page, Ankeny assistant coach Greg Schoon is reported to be recovering in the hospital. According to the Ankeny Fanatic, he is expected to remain […]

Ankeny, IA · 2d

Western Iowa Today

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Iowa public universities report $9.5B in revenues, identify future fiscal challenges

(Iowa Capital Dispatch – Brooklyn Draisey) Iowa’s public university system saw a combined total of $9.52 billion in actual revenues for fiscal year 2026, according to a report the Iowa Board of Regents will receive this week. The board released its fiscal year 2026 comprehensive fiscal report, detailing...

Iowa · 1d

radiodubuque.com

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Friday’s Area/Regional Scoreboard

D-5 Darlington 47, Durand Arkansaw 28. (Darlington meets Amhurst Friday at Horicon in the semi-finals) (Iowa-Grant meets Hilbert Friday at Oconomowoc in the semi-finals) (Belmont meets Gilman Saturday at Wisconsin Rapids for the state title) USHL Hockey. The Dubuque Fighting Saints lost 3-2 to the Muskegon Lumberjacks last night at...

Dubuque, IA · 2d

WHO 13

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Former Iowa school official linked to $140k in improper, unsupported disbursements

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Auditor’s Office has released the results of a special investigation into allegations involving more than $140,000 of improper or unsupported disbursements by an eastern Iowa school employee. The report from Auditor Rob Sand stated that the Midland Community School District requested the special investigation after concerns were raised about […]

Iowa · 5d