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This Iowa College Ranked No. 1 Among Small Schools And Its Generous Financial Aid Is Turning Heads
Nearly one-third of the students at one small Iowa college were receiving full-tuition scholarships according to a recent college report. Read that again. For families who expect college costs to feel like a second mortgage, that number lands like good news. The aid story gets even better. Admission decisions ignore...
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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.
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The Danville Community School District is mourning the death of teacher Bret Moews, who died Thursday night after suffering a medical emergency in his classroom earlier that day
The Danville Community School District is mourning the death of teacher Bret Moews, who died Thursday night after suffering a medical emergency in his classroom earlier that day. Superintendent Pat Wallace says emergency crews transported Moews to a hospital, where medical staff attempted to treat him, but he later died.
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EBF enrollment 802, projected to fall to 615 by 2030
The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont school board held their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026 with all board members in attendance. Superintendent Scott Williamson gave his report to the board which reflects students enrolled for the current school year, 802, excluding preschool; projections show approximately 615 students will be enrolled in 2030 which means there will be a change in the budget.
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See the Story of Cinderella at Hillcrest Academy Friday and Saturday
A famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will come to life this weekend on the campus of Hillcrest Academy. The Ravens will be making dreams come true with their production of Cinderella. The musical follows a young woman forced into servitude by her stepmother and stepsisters as she chases a better...
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Des Moines Co. teacher dies after medical emergency in classroom
DES MOINES COUNTY, Iowa (KWQC) - A Danville Community School District teacher has died following a medical emergency in his classroom, according to district officials. Superintendent Pat Wallace announced the death of teacher Bret Moews in a letter to families, sharing that Moews experienced a medical emergency Thursday, was transported to a local hospital and died overnight.
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Kirksville R-3 School District superintendent set to retire next year
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - On Friday, Kirksville R-III School District officials announced that Superintendent Tricia Reger will retire next year. Reger has led the district since July 1, 2025. She has served numerous roles in education, including teacher, parent coordinator, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. “I am incredibly proud...
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Washington Students to be Inducted into National Honor Society Monday
Twenty-four new members of the National Honor Society at Washington High School will be inducted Monday evening. The National Honor Society is built on four pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. NHS chapters operate in all 50 states and many schools around the world, engaging and serving more than 1.4 million students. To be eligible a student must have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher, and students are considered based on character, leadership, and service.
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High School Football Roundup: Solon moves past Fairfield, Mount Pleasant sneaks by Williamsburg
SOLON 38, FAIRFIELD 16 — Solon quarterback Maddox Kelley moved the ball at will, completing 12 of 17 passes for 201 yards. He connected with wideout Kaden Hoeper, who took a screen pass 47 yards for a score. Kelley ran for an additional 164 yards, including four more touchdowns. The Spartans' defense declared a no-fly zone, not allowing Fairfield quarterback Voss Richardson a single completion. — Quinn Felderman WEST DELAWARE 42, DAVENPORT ASSUMPTION 21 — After giving up a score to start the game, the Hawks immediately answered on Emerson Smith’s 85-yard kickoff return to tie the game. Smith added another score before the half on a 5-yard run. Tied at 14 at the break, West Delaware took control from there, outscoring Assumption 28-7 in the second half. Paul Beswick scored on a pair of touchdown runs (3 and 4 yards), as did Wyatt Johnson (2 and 15). Johnson finished with 205 rushing yards on 23 carries, while Beswick collected with 122 yards on 22 carries. The Hawks will travel to face Solon in next week’s quarterfinals. — Bill Logan MOUNT PLEASANT 16, WILLIAMSBURG 12 — In a rain-filled game that eventually became a mud bowl, the Panthers scored the