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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 · 12h

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Matt Degner resigns by mutual consent from Iowa City school district

CORRECTION: The resignation agreement was approved in a 4-2 vote with Mitch Lingo and Audrey Moeller opposed. The Gazette initially misreported the vote. IOWA CITY — The Iowa City school board Tuesday approved the resignation of former district leader Matt Degner by mutual consent amid an ongoing financial crisis. The district will pay him more than $90,000 to leave the district, according to his contract. The resignation agreement was approved in a 4-2 vote, with Mitch Lingo and Audrey Moeller opposed. In his resignation letter — obtained by The Gazette Wednesday through a public records request — Degner said he resigned voluntarily. “I am thankful for my time in the district, and I wish the district great success moving forward. I care deeply about this community and wish you all well,” Degner wrote. At his time of resignation, Degner was the district’s executive director of secondary schools, a position approved by the school board in May in a 4-2 vote, with board members Mitch Lingo and former board member Jayne Finch in opposition. Board member Lisa Williams was not present at the meeting. The board accepted his resignation as superintendent on June 2, a week after they approved hiring him

Iowa City, IA · 7h

Stevens Point Journal

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Amherst football embraces challenge vs Darlington: 'We're not surprised'

AMHERST – Amherst has spent the 2026 season knocking off all challengers in its unbeaten campaign and building toward this moment. But to keep its undefeated run alive, the Falcons will have to solve a Darlington team that hasn't lost in 26 games and brings one of the state's most explosive offenses into Friday's Level 3 playoff matchup. The mission is complicatedly simple. “We've got to somehow slow them down. That's the biggest thing,” Amherst coach Mark Lusic said. “They have a very explosive offense. I mean, I don't think they've been challenged all year. I don't know, probably for the last two years to be honest with you. "We're going to have to slow down their option. That's the biggest thing. If you don't slow that down, it's going to be a long night. That means they can do anything they want. It's about 50% of their offense. So, try to slow that down, and then go from there." Lusic knows the Level 4 matchup between the Falcons and the Redbirds will be decided up front at the line of scrimmage. He expects a physical Redbird defensive line, and has preached their need to match it. “They want to

Amherst, WI · 12h

Iowa Public Radio

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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 · 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 · 21h

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Letter to the editor: ICCSD shouldn’t make big decisions based on unreliable enrollment projections

Imagine if a weatherman said there was a 50 percent chance of rain a month from today. You might believe him. Now imagine his prediction went up to 80 percent. Would you still buy it, or would it seem a tad extreme? Now imagine he told you that he was 99.7 percent certain it would rain one month from today. Might his extreme confidence for a prediction so far in the future make you a little skeptical?

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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Muscatine High School Announces Eight Inductees for 2026-27 Athletic Hall of Fame

Seven former standout athletes and a longtime boys basketball coach representing decades of. athletic excellence have been selected for induction into the Muscatine High School Athletic. Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026-27. This year’s class features accomplishments ranging from individual state championships and. All-American honors...

Muscatine, IA · 2d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Iowa City schools audit reveals district had less money in fiscal 2025 than initially reported

IOWA CITY — The Iowa City school district had almost $38 million less money than it reported in a Certified Annual Report to the state in November 2025, a new audit shows. The fiscal 2025 audit shows the district ended that year June 30, 2025, with $24.5 million across all funds. That’s similar to districts with an enrollment of 3,000 students, according to an analysis of Certified Annual Reports from districts statewide. The Iowa City school district’s enrollment is about 14,400 students. The audit also shows that a capital projects fund — the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, or PPEL — had a balance of $19.4 million but only $140,633 in cash at the end of fiscal 2025. Another capital projects fund — Secure An Advanced Vision for Education, or SAVE — owed PPEL $20.8 million. The money was used to pay SAVE’s debt payment on time. Overspending Last month, the Iowa City district shared that it overspent SAVE by more than $45 million over four fiscal years, using a fund primarily reserved to pay teacher and staff salaries to spend beyond its means. The fiscal 2025 audit revealed that SAVE was overspent by $33.5 million as of June 30,

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Iowa High School Football Begins Semifinal Playoffs in UNI-Dome on Wednesday

The Iowa High School football season has made it to the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls this week.

Iowa · 2d

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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 · 18h

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ICCSD board to consider administrator resignation during Tuesday's meeting

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City Community School District’s school board is scheduled to consider an administrator’s resignation at its meeting Tuesday. The agenda lists a recommendation to approve the resignation “per mutual consent.” It does not identify the administrator or explain the circumstances.

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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UI hand-built bike course leads doctoral student on Icelandic expedition

For doctoral student Jackson Begolka, a chance encounter with a long-admired professor at a stoplight led to a 21-day trip spanning 700 miles through Iceland’s unforgiving climate and harsh volcanic terrain. Begolka grew up in West Des Moines, attending Valley High School. At the University of Iowa, he chose...

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Cedar Rapids school district considers three bell schedule options for next school year

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Community School District is considering three bell schedule scenarios for next academic year that could change when a student’s school day starts and ends by as much as 90 minutes. The district is asking for public feedback before the school board votes Dec. 14.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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University of Iowa opens $12M dance building in former art museum

Nearly two decades after the 2008 flood severely damaged the University of Iowa Art Building, the renovated space has reopened as the new home of the Department of Dance. The $12 million renovation at 150 North Riverside Drive has been years in the making. More: Nebraska Omaha professor rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer The art building was one of 22 University of Iowa facilities overwhelmed by floodwaters in 2008. The university collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to design the Visual Arts Building across the street along Riverside Drive, which opened in 2016. “We’re just so excited for what this building is going to do, and it’s just an amazing addition to our arts campus,” University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said during a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 24. “This is the rebirth of dance.” Construction began in 2025 and was funded by the university's Public-Private Partnership (P3) initiative, which uses funds from the university's partnership with ENGIE for strategic campus improvements. More: How Iowa City CSD plans to make $13.8M in budget cuts by March The dance department relocated from its previous space in Halsey Hall, providing a space better suited for students by addressing inadequate space

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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Walcott Elementary School students honor QCA veterans with patriotic tribute

Are veterans were honored by students at Walcott Elementary School with singing and personalized cards and letters. Our Quad Cities News photojournalist Mike Colón takes a look at the patriotic tribute for the local heroes.

Walcott, IA · 18h

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Clarke University joins program to pay students for community service work

Clarke University is bringing a service-based partnership to Iowa to connect and support its students and community organizations. The Dubuque private university announced in a news release it is Iowa’s first institution of higher learning to partner with the Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation for its Bonner Leaders Initiative, part of a program that […]

Dubuque, 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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Annawan seniors, Wilson, Nanninga, named Elks Teens of the Month

The Kewanee Elks Lodge No. 724 has named Alexis Wilson and Jackson Nanninga, both seniors at Annawan High School, as its October Teens of the Month. Wilson, the daughter of Dan and Carrie Wilson, has a 3.86 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Her four-year achievements include High Honor Roll, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and FFA. She has participated in National Honor Society, track, volleyball and cross country for three years.

Annawan, IL · 2d

The Register-Mail

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Knox College honors alumni for leadership, service during Homecoming

Knox College honored alumni for service, leadership, scientific achievement and journalism during its Homecoming Convocation as reunion classes returned to campus. The ceremony began with a parade of reunion classes into Kresge Hall inside the Ford Center for the Fine Arts, according to a community announcement. Alumni marched from the Homecoming Hub tent south of the Gizmo Cafe, led by the 50-year Reunion Class of 1976. The Class of 1976 received special recognition after raising over $2 million for Knox College. “I have to give a shout-out to the Class of 1976, 50 years, what a milestone,” Alumni Council Chair Kathryn Mahaffey ’78 said. “We welcome home a reunion class whose Knox journey began more than 50 years ago, and all together we form a network that extends far beyond these walls, a community of thinkers, doers, leaders, and lifelong learners.” Mahaffey also encouraged alumni to remain involved with the college through mentoring, sharing professional experience, supporting scholarships, attending campus events and reconnecting with classmates. The Ralph White Prize, which recognizes the reunion class with the largest percentage of classmates giving to Knox, went to the Class of 1966. The class had a 58% giving rate. Knox recognizes alumni for

Galesburg, IL · 2d

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