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Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Predicting Iowa high school football playoffs games, IHSAA quarterfinal

The Iowa high school football playoff picture has narrowed to the final eight teams in each class as teams get set for the state quarterfinals . After the Round-of-16, just three Iowa City-area teams remain alive and will now battle for a spot in next week's state semifinal. Last week, Iowa City Liberty went to Indianola and came away with a 28-14 win behind another strong offensive performance. Solon took down Fairfield at home as Maddox Kelley proved again he's hard to slow down. And Regina, which plays its best at home, took care of Sigourney Keota, 49-13. The Spartans and Regals get one last playoff game at home, and with a win, will travel to UNI-Dome. Meanwhile, Liberty will travel to Ankeny to try and pull off another upset and advance to the state semifinals. Here are the Iowa City Press-Citizen's predictions for the IHSAA quarterfinals . Iowa City Liberty vs. Ankeny The Hawks are coming off a near-upset to Waukee last Friday, but they pulled out a 43-37 win. They led 29-14 at halftime after a 22-point second quarter, but were outscored 23-14 in the second half. Ankeny quarterback Mason Machan threw three touchdown passes, and Devan Goode

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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Restroom rules: the implementation of new restrictions

This year, Liberty has pushed to tighten bathroom regulations. While the administration argues these rules protect instructional time and promote hallway safety, students object, saying that they do more harm than good. The main rules at Liberty regarding restrooms include the number of bathroom trips allowed per student, the duration...

North Liberty, IA · 1d
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Downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare center to close next month

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A spokesperson for downtown Cedar Rapids KinderCare says the childcare center will close in December. Officials told TV-9 the childcare center will close on December 11. All families and staff were informed earlier this week. They shared in a statement, “Before 2020, the Downtown Cedar...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 19h
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High School On SI

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Iowa High School Volleyball: Waukee Northwest, Western Christian Claim Titles

Waukee Northwest repeats in Class 5A, and Western Christian records its 20th state volleyball championship.

Coralville, IA · 22h

KCRG.com

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ICCSD exploring expansion of associate’s degree pathway for high school students

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa City Community School District is exploring a new associate degree pathway that would expand opportunities for high school students to earn college credit before graduating. The proposed program aims to make higher education coursework more accessible, reduce future tuition expenses, and provide students...

Iowa City, IA · 22h

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Center for Intellectual Freedom director finalist rejects job offer

The Iowa Board of Regents’ selection to lead the Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa has rejected the role, leaving the center without a director for the near future. Carson Holloway, chair of the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s department of political science and interim chair of the philosophy department, was selected […]

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Gladbrook-Reinbeck in an 8-Player Quarterfinal Playoff Game Tonight

The State High School Football playoffs continue tonight with quarterfinal action in 8-Player. In a game involving an area school, Gladbrook-Reinbeck has a home game against Coon Rapids-Bayard. Four area schools will be competing in the round of 16 tomorrow. In Class 5A, Cedar Falls will play Dowling Catholic at...

Reinbeck, IA · 1d

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Sumner-Fredericksburg, Postville Among Six Iowa Schools Not Playing Varsity Girls Basketball in ’26-27

Six high schools have informed the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union that they will not field a girls varsity basketball team for the 2026-2027 season. The schools listed include Central City, Postville, Starmont, Vinton-Shellsburg, West Central, and Sumner-Fredericksburg. It will be the second straight season without a team for...

Postville, IA · 2d

The Des Moines Register

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Our picks in the IHSAA quarterfinals of the Iowa high school playoffs

One more set of games before teams from across the state converge on Cedar Falls. The entire state is through the Iowa high school football playoffs Round of 16 , and now it’s time for the quarterfinals . While there were some blowouts last week, there will be plenty of exciting games on the schedule this week. Each week of the IHSAA season, we select 10 games and try to predict the outcomes, then we provide an update on how successful – or unsuccessful – those picks were. We went 61-19 in the regular season. Last week, we went 6-4 in our first set of playoff predictions, bringing our season-long record to 67-23. Here are our predictions for some of the best IHSAA football state quarterfinal games. Rankings are pulled from the Des Moines Register’s class-by-class rankings released at the end of the regular season, and rankings listed below reflect that team's standing within their class. Class 5A, 4A, and 3A were released on Oct. 26; Class 2A, 1A, A and 8-player were posted on Oct. 19. Cedar Falls (8-2) at No. 3 Dowling (9-1) Despite a couple of stumbles this season, Cedar Falls is one game away from playing

Cedar Falls, IA · 2d

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Coon Rapids-Bayard looks for another playoff upset against Gladbrook-Reinbeck

(Coon Rapids) -- The Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders are one win away from earning a trip to the UNI-Dome after earning a 14-point upset over Bedford in the second round of the Class 8-Player football playoffs. The Crusaders now turn their attention to Thursday's quarterfinal matchup against KMAland State Ranked No....

Coon Rapids, IA · 2d

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Gehlen Catholic’s state volleyball run ends against Janesville in semifinals

CORALVILLE — Gehlen Catholic’s attempt to upset another higher-seeded team fell short in a Class 1A semifinal match at Xtream Arena on Wednesday as the seventh-seeded Jays fell in straight sets to third-seeded Janesville. Gehlen’s offense struggled to get in sync, especially in the first two sets. A...

Le Mars, IA · 1d

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Linn-Mar student earns national recognition for podcast on grandpa’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis

MARION, IOWA — A Linn-Mar High School student is earning national recognition for a podcast that shares her relationship with her grandpa and his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Fourteen-year-old Kate Baker was named a national finalist in NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge for “Dear Kate,” a project that highlights the experiences of people living with Alzheimer’s disease while also focusing on the bond she shares with her grandpa, Ted.

Marion, IA · 4d

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Eagles sweep Holy Trinity Catholic, will play Janesville for 4th state title in 5 years

Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball coach Michele Quick has been under the weather for the last two days. She felt a lot better Wednesday night after the top-ranked Eagles punched their ticket to the Class 1A championship game with a second consecutive sweep in the state tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville.

Ankeny, IA · 1d

High School On SI

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Iowa High School AD Explains Decision To Not Field Varsity Girls Basketball Program

Sumner-Fredericksburg is just one of a handful of schools that will not play varsity girls basketball in Iowa this winter.

Fredericksburg, IA · 4d

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Area State High School Football Playoff Quarterfinal Match-ups

The quarterfinal pairings are set for the State High School Football Playoffs. All games will take place on Friday. Five area schools will be in action. In 5A, Cedar Falls will take on Dowling Catholic at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines. *You can hear the Cedar Falls game on Cruisin’...

Cedar Falls, IA · 4d

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ELECTION RESULTS: Voters across nearly 20 counties will decide an $88M Kirkwood Community College bond

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Voters across 18 counties are weighing an $88 million bond referendum to fund improvements at four buildings on Kirkwood Community College’s campus -- Jones, Linn, Nielsen and Benton Halls. Polls will close at 8:00 PM on Tuesday. Results will begin posting here live shortly...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3d

Local 4 WHBF

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United Township football upsets top-seed Kennedy

The United Township Panthers are marching onto the second round of the playoffs after taking down Kennedy, 51-17, Saturday afternoon. With the win, the Panthers will play at Quincy, a fellow Western Big Six member, next Saturday.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 5d

High School On SI

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Stars Shine Bright For Cedar Rapids Prairie Football In Big Win

Prairie knocks off Sioux City behind big games from Cael Kongshaug, Dawson Kahl.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 5d

Parent Diaries

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A Cedar Rapids Fifth Grader Saw Her Bus Driver Wheezing and Struggling to Breathe, So She Called Her Dad, Who Boarded the Bus and Dialed 911

Bella Scott, a Viola Gibson Elementary fifth grader in Cedar Rapids, called her dad when her bus driver struggled to breathe. He boarded the bus and dialed 911. The post A Cedar Rapids Fifth Grader Saw Her Bus Driver Wheezing and Struggling to Breathe, So She Called Her Dad, Who Boarded the Bus and Dialed 911 appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Cedar Rapids, IA · 8d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids teachers provide special ed in Xavier Catholic schools

CEDAR RAPIDS — As more students in Xavier Catholic Schools need extra learning support, the Cedar Rapids school district has placed three special education teachers inside the Catholic school buildings, so students no longer have to leave to get assistance. Previously, students in the Xavier Catholic Schools system who qualified for special education were bused to a nearby Cedar Rapids public school to receive those services. Students with the most academic challenges would leave school, ride a bus and arrive at a new school in Xavier dress code, standing out from their peers. They could miss recess, lunch with their grade level, and even some of their general education classes. Transporting so many students also was costly for the Cedar Rapids district. By state law, a school district must provide special education programs and services to eligible students in non-public schools to the same extent they are provided to public school students. So the two school systems launched a pilot program, placing Cedar Rapids teachers within Xavier Catholic Schools to provide special education services on site. “Now, we have somebody in schools who’s an advocate for these kids, who understands how their learning is unique. You have a teacher specifically

Cedar Rapids, IA · 7d