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Rock Island High School principal suspended for 5 days without pay

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Rock Island School District officials suspended a principal without pay Tuesday evening. School leaders suspended Dr. Patricia Ulrich, principal of Rock Island High School, as a disciplinary measure, officials told KWQC. The board temporarily suspended a policy to act on the unpaid suspension. Officials did...

Rock Island, IL · 1d

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Residents react after high school football parent allegedly poops in rival's hallway

Police say the father of a high school student was caught on camera defecating in the hallway at a rival school during a football game.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Iowa esports community mourns Clear Creek Amana student killed in Highway 30 crash

TIFFIN, Iowa — The Iowa High School Esports Association is mourning the death of a Clear Creek Amana High School student-athlete who was killed in last Friday's deadly crash on U.S. Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids. Kayan Williams, 16, of Cedar Rapids, was one of two people killed in...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 2d

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Former Iowa City superintendent resigns from school district

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Former Iowa City School superintendent Matt Degner has resigned from the district. The school board accepted his resignation Tuesday night in a 5-2 vote. Board members Mitch Lingo and Audrey Moeller voted against accepting it. Lingo removed the resignation from the consent agenda ahead of...

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Predicting Iowa high school football playoff games, IHSAA semifinals

The I owa high school football season is now down to its final two weeks. After a thrilling Friday night of quarterfinal action , 28 teams across the state's seven classes, including two teams from the Iowa City area, have punched their tickets to the UNI-Dome and this week's state semifinals . In the Iowa City area, undefeated Regina is still alive in Class 1A and undefeated Solon remains in Class 3A. Both are top seeds in their respective classes and both have advanced to the semifinals for the second straight season. Regina handled Grundy Center comfortably, 42-14, last week. For Solon, the quarterfinals were the most they had been tested all season, but the Spartans pulled off a 23-14 win over West Delaware. Here are the Iowa City Press-Citizen's predictions for the final two teams left standing heading into the IHSAA semifinals.s. Solon (11-0) vs. Algona(7-4), 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 After edging out West Delaware with a late touchdown, the Spartans will now take on No. 15-seed Algona. The Cinderella story of Class 3A started the season 1-3 but turned things around and found its way into the semifinals. Algona ended the regular season with a loss to

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Adapting to New Changes at West Delaware

West Delaware High School students began the 2026-27 school year with scheduling changes. After years of a 10-minute passing time, West Delaware switched to a 5-minute passing time in preparation for next year’s trimesters. Student Alivia White (11) said the shift from a 10-minute to a 5-minute passing time...

Manchester, IA · 1d

Iowa Pulse

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Iowa City Schools Face More Audit Questions After $38 Million in Unapproved Transfers

● TL;DR — KEY FINDINGS $517,828 in IRS penalties tied to payroll tax filing and deposit problems. $583,467 in questioned special education costs, plus $63,457 in claims lacking documentation. Earlier audit flagged $38 million in transfers without required board approval. The district has announced financial oversight reforms. Questioned costs do not automatically establish fraud or […] Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee Wednesday recommended approval for the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa to establish bachelor of applied professional studies degrees, developed in deference to […]

Iowa · 1d

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‘It just sucks’: Dubuque mother says child will attend 6 schools in 8 years under realignment plan

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) — A Dubuque mother said her daughter will attend six schools in eight years after the Dubuque school board approved a district realignment plan that includes two school closures. Beginning in the fall of 2028, Dubuque Senior High School will serve 10th through 12th grade students.

Dubuque, IA · 1d

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David vs. Goliath at the UNI-Dome: Western Dubuque Gets Its Shot at Unbeaten Xavier

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — November 11, 2026 — Every underdog story needs a giant, and Thursday night at the UNI-Dome, Western Dubuque has one waiting: Cedar Rapids Xavier, 11-0, ranked No. 1 in Class 4A, the defending state champions, and the favorite to finish a second straight undefeated season with another title.

Epworth, IA · 23h

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Students react to midterm election, hopeful for a better Iowa

The months of political ads and campaign rallies finally ended on Nov. 3 when Gov.-elect Rob Sand won against Zach Lahn with 55.5% of the vote, following a heated campaign battle. Similarly, in the U.S. Senate race, Josh Turek won with 50% against Ashley Hinson, setting a new trend of...

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Dubuque becomes the latest Iowa school district to downsize as it faces budget pressure

The Dubuque Community School District will close two middle schools and consolidate its high schools as it attempts to cut $17 million from its budget by 2030.

Dubuque, IA · 2d

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Brian Lai picked to lead UI's embattled intellectual freedom center

A University of Iowa professor will be the first permanent director of the university's Center for Intellectual Freedom. The Iowa Board of Regents, on Thursday, Nov. 12, unanimously approved Brian Lai as the next leader of the embattled center, mere weeks after their initial choice declined an offer . Lai is currently an associate professor of political science at the University of Iowa , teaching international relations, foreign policy, and political methodology. More: Iowa Regents to choose new leader for UI center after rocky start 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. Lai, an Atlanta, Georgia native, will be paid an annual salary stipend of $29,349 on top of his professor salary, an annual research stipend of $5,000, as well as a summer salary of $26,088. He made $117,394 in the most recent fiscal year, according to the University of Iowa 's salary database. The Center for Intellectual Freedom previously budgeted $238,703 for a director level

Iowa City, IA · 9h

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ICCSD approves former superintendent resignation

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Amid ongoing attempts to ameliorate financial instability that has drawn massive budgetary concerns for the Iowa City Community School District, its board of directors approved the resignation of Superintendent Matt Degner during a regular meeting Tuesday night. The measure passed...

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Linn-Mar Students Selected to Perform in the 2026 Iowa OPUS Honor Choir

A combined total of 34 students from Boulder Peak, Hazel Point, Excelsior Middle School, Oak Ridge Middle School and Linn-Mar High School were selected to participate in the Iowa OPUS Honor Choir on Thursday, Nov. 19. Sponsored by the Iowa Choral Directors Association, the OPUS Honor Choir brings together outstanding...

Marion, IA · 2d

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Freeport News: Illinois releases its latest report cards, Freeport School District faces budget crisis and credit downgrade and Carroll County voters reject school bond referendum

ILLINOIS SCHOOL REPORT CARDS REVEAL MIXED RESULTS ACROSS NORTHWEST ILLINOIS. Illinois' latest school report cards show significant differences in academic performance across northwest Illinois, with some schools earning the state's highest designation while others face substantial challenges. The new ratings range from Exemplary to Comprehensive. Jo Daviess County posted particularly...

Freeport, IL · 8h

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City High Football Closes Season With Strong 55-14 win over Ottumwa

The Iowa City High Little Hawks closed out their 2026 football season with a big 55-14 win over Ottumwa on Oct. 23, finishing the year with a 4-5 record. Even though the season did not end with a playoff appearance, the team showed its ability to bounce back and finish strong.

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Cedar Rapids school board elects new leadership, reviews district finances

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education unanimously elected Scott Drzycimski as president and Laura Zimmerman as vice president during its annual meeting Monday, Nov. 9. According to meeting minutes, Drzycimski nominated himself for president and was the only candidate. Board members Jennifer...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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Geneseo 10th grader named latest ‘Beyond the Classroom’ honoree

GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) -KWQC-TV6 and Purina have partnered for a monthly feature designed to highlight Quad Cities students on QCL who are making an impact in their communities outside of school. The initiative, called Beyond the Classroom, will recognize students in grades 5 through 12 who are involved in service...

Geneseo, IL · 2d

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Moline High School Theater Teacher, Cancer Survivor Holding 30-Year Reunion Show

The Final Curtain, a reunion of three decades of Moline High School theater veterans performing with current students, will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. November 27–28 at Moline High School Auditorium, 3600 Avenue of the Cities. Its host and driving force is longtime Moline High School teacher, actor,...

Moline, IL · 3d