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Columbus Community Schools Complete Back-to-Back Perfect State Bus Inspections
Parents of the Columbus Community School District can have peace of mind knowing that the bus their student rides on is officially deficiency-free. It’s the second-straight state inspection in which the Columbus bus fleet finished with zero deficiencies. The Wildcat bus fleet was recently inspected by Iowa State Troopers...
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Oskaloosa Sixth Graders Share Their First Impressions of Middle School
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Starting middle school can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and full of questions. Two Oskaloosa sixth graders shared that school tours, seeing familiar teachers, and visiting early made the transition easier. Natalee Sams and Paine Pierson sat down with Oskaloosa Middle School Principal Clint Gingerich to talk with...
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Albia Community School District begins districtwide rebranding process
The Albia Community School District has begun a comprehensive rebranding process to develop a unified brand system that reflects the district’s unique identity while honoring the traditions that have long defined the community. The district has partnered with Letterman Creative to guide the process. The initiative will focus on...
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Iowa Valley Alumni Association names honorees
MARENGO — Iowa Valley Alumni Association will recognize nine former students and faculty members during its Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Service Awards ceremony Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Iowa Valley High School Auditorium. Distinguished Alumni awards will be presented to Sara (Wyant) Johnson, Class of 1976; Todd Misel, Class of 1981; Matt Zuber, Class of 1985; and Travis Fiser, Class of 1987. Outstanding Service awards will be presented to former superintendent Clayton Morlan, administrator Dr. Dennis Daugherty and office managers Brenda (Roberts) McCaw and Faythe (Kinzenbaw) Roberts. Sara Wyant is President of Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc., a communications firm with offices in Washington, D.C., Sacramento and Camdenton, Missouri. As a veteran farm policy reporter, she is recognized on Capitol Hill, as well as with farm and commodity associations across the country. Todd Misel joined the Iowa Department of Public Safety in 1983, two years after graduating Iowa Valley High School. He spent two years with the capitol police in Des Moines before becoming a state trooper. He served 34 years with the state patrol as a trooper an in administrative positions. Matt Zuber was decathlete at Arizona State after leaving Iowa Valley. He continued to compete in track
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Sigourney’s Sophie Young Commits to William Penn University Cheer and Dance Program
A Sigourney cheerleader has become the first recruit for William Penn University’s 2027-28 cheer and dance program — and the announcement came with a special twist, according to a social media post from the William Penn University Cheer and Dance program. Sophie Young, a senior at Sigourney High...
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Extreme heat prompts early dismissals at Sigourney schools
SIGOURNEY, Iowa — Sigourney Community School District is dismissing students early this week because of extreme heat, with temperatures inside some classrooms climbing above 90 degrees. The district announced students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 31 through Sept. 3, because of the heat advisory...
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Gas Leak Addressed at New London Jr./Sr. High School
A small gas leak was discovered and repaired Monday evening outside New London Junior-Senior High School. According to the New London Community School District, an individual working at the school noticed the smell of gas outside the building and immediately reported it to administrators. Local emergency personnel responded to investigate,...
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Ottumwa Leadership Academy Announces Visiting Dean Lineup for 15th Leadership Academy Class
The Ottumwa Leadership Academy (O.L.A.) is celebrating a major milestone as it welcomes its 15th Leadership Academy class. To commemorate the occasion, O.L.A. is taking a look back at the people who have helped shape the program throughout its history with a special twist on the traditional dean role. For...
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Workplace Learning Connection accepts job shadow applications
CEDAR RAPIDS — Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection has opened the first job shadow application window of the 2026-27 school year. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties are encouraged to apply. Students can choose from more than 200 job shadow opportunities across a wide range of industries, allowing them to explore careers that align with their interests. Participation is free, making it an accessible way for students to gain valuable career insight while connecting with local employers and professionals. Job shadowing gives students the opportunity to explore careers that match their interests, connect classroom learning to real-world workplaces and build valuable professional connections, says Kirkwood in a press release. During an excused school absence, students spend two to four hours alongside local professionals, gaining firsthand insight into what a typical workday looks like and the skills needed to succeed in a particular field. These experiences help students make more informed decisions about their education and future while giving them a better understanding of career opportunities available in their own communities. WLC is a nationally recognized leader in work-based learning, Kirkwood says. The program partners with area school districts and
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Growing Opportunities: Oskaloosa Welcomes New Agriculture Teacher
After 37 years in the classroom, Juston Lamb thought his days as a full-time agriculture educator were behind him. Lamb will be Oskaloosa High School’s new agriculture teacher and FFA advisor for the beginning of this year. Pending school board approval. He had retired from a career that included 37 years teaching at Pekin, a semester at Eddyville and time as a substitute teacher. When local farmer Mike Johnson first contacted him about the opening, Lamb admits he was not looking to return to the classroom.
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Pekin to Honor First Cross Country Team at Homecoming on September 18th
Pekin High School will celebrate a milestone in its athletic history this fall, honoring the members of its first cross country team during Homecoming festivities on Friday, September 18th, according to Pekin cross country head coach Davis Eidahl. The 1964 boys cross country team — the first in Pekin history...
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First Week of School Complete for Sigourney and Keota Schools
The first week of school is in the books for Sigourney and Keota Schools, with both districts claiming a smooth beginning to the new year. Both schools began their year on Monday, with Sigourney going for a traditional five-day school week while Keota once again has a four-day school week.
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Indian Hills Community College opens new student wellness center
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Indian Hills Community College will have a new wellness center starting next week, open to students who have been requesting a space like this for years. $6 million project took 15 months to build. Indian Hills Community College President Matt Thompson said the project cost $6...
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No. 10 Sigourney-Keota Seeks Long-Awaited Win Over No. 8 PCM in Week One Area Football Game of the Week
Week one of the high school football season is upon us, and the Sigourney-Keota Cobras open the year in their home confines against perennial Class 2A power PCM on the KCII3 Stream. The Cobras received the 10 spot in the preseason Class 1A poll by IAfootball. They finished 5-5 overall...
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Hawks set for tough district again
DONNELLSON – If last Friday’s scrimmage with Wapello is any indication on how Central Lee will look on the field this year, the Hawks are going to be competitive week in and week out. Senior quarterback Brett Cook looked in total control of the offense with some veteran...
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Ottumwa Educational Travel Program ending
OTTUMWA, Iowa— A program used at some Ottumwa schools is ending. The Ottumwa Educational Travel Program is going away. One of the travel program’s board members announced the closure in a Facebook post on Monday. The announcement comes after former program director Ralph Skinner admitted in April to...
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University of Iowa and Ottumwa city officials to tour sites of community improvement projects
Officials from the City of Ottumwa will officially kick off their partnership with the University of Iowa on Friday at the City Hall Council Chambers. Students and faculty from the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities will tour Ottumwa site projects that include an airport area master plan, a community health fair, and a downtown master plan. Travis Kraus, IISC director and professor in the University of Iowa School of Planning and Public Affairs, will be available for interviews, along with officials from the City of Ottumwa.