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Carroll Community School District Board of Education Established Top Five Legislative Priorities Wishing To Be Addressed During This Congressional Session
During the last school board meeting, the Carroll Community School District (CCSD) Board of Education set the top five legislative resolutions they want legislators to address during the upcoming congress. Every spring, the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) sends out legislative priorities, having school districts across the state determine the main topics to have government officials focus on. This year, CCSD’s board members wish to have literacy, a high-quality teacher workforce, mental health, education savings accounts (ESAs), and supplemental state aid (SSA) as this congressional session’s educational priorities. Board members agreed that focusing on literacy as the building block for student achievement and success, establishing preschool programs, early literacy intervention, and supporting Area Education Agencies (AEAs) are vital components of this accomplishment. The district members would like to see the setting of state policies to assist with programs aimed at teacher licensures and professional development to promote the recruitment and retention of a high-quality teacher workforce as another top focus point. With the past few years seeing an increase in mental health, CCSD board members would encourage state officials to promote an increase in access to mental health professionals and services for staff and students to improve overall well-being and reduce dropout rates. The last priorities chosen by the district were in regards to funding, with ESAs being needed to solely help public schools, opposing the expansion of the funding to be used for private or home school education students, and SSAs considering inflation and cost-of-living expenses to reflect the current state’s economy. While these were the CCSD Board of Education’s priorities, other school districts statewide will submit their priorities. The IASB will compile the data together, taking the top majority of responses to the Legislative Resolutions Committee (LRC), which will send lobbyists to legislative sessions to advocate for state government electives on behalf of the Iowa school districts.
The IKM-Manning School District Purchased Old St Anthony Clinic For New Alternative HS Program
The IKM-Manning School District has recently purchased the old St. Anthony Clinic in Manning to serve as the district’s new location for an alternative high school program. The building at 221 Ann St. will be utilized to create a program for high school students who find a traditional class setting challenging. Superintendent Dr. Angela Huseman says that while the district is just taking possession of the building, she is very hopeful and excited to have this initiative offered to IKM-Manning students.
Hy-Vee’s top executive Randy Edeker announces departure after 43 years, starting as a courtesy clerk
After dedicating 43 years to Hy-Vee, Randy Edeker, who started as a part-time courtesy clerk in the Chariton store in 1981, will retire from his post as CEO and chairman of the board of Iowa’s largest employer on July 31st. In 2009, the stockholders elected Edeker as the president...
Sailing for a cure in Lake City
KIMT News Three's Maureen Dudley visits the Lake City Yacht Club to learn about its efforts to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of the Upper Plains. The Lake City Yacht Club is holding its 27th annual 'Sailing for Leukemia' fundraiser.
Iowa clinics rushed to treat women before abortion ban began. Some couldn't make it in time
Abortion clinics across Iowa say they plan to continue operations after the state's six-week abortion ban officially goes into effect Monday morning ― even as their ability to provide abortion care will be drastically curtailed. Iowa's so-called "fetal heartbeat ban" is enforceable as of 8 a.m. Monday, prohibiting abortion once fetal cardiac...
Iowa State Patrol adds restored 1979 motorcycle to historic collection
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Patrol unveiled a new piece of its 89-year history on Sunday. It's a restored 1979 Kawasaki KZ-1000P motorcycle, a model once ridden by troopers in the 1980s, marking a significant addition to its collection of historic vehicles. The Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation,...
Western Iowa Conference Baseball Teams Released
(Area) Western Iowa Conference Officials released its latest All-Conference Baseball Teams. Underwood, the Class 2A State Champions, went 15-0 in conference play and finished the season with a 30-2 overall record. Logan-Magnolia finished second with a 12-4 conference record and 19-8. The standings and all-conference selections are posted below:. 1....
Fruit and Vegetable Field Day is Aug. 6
The horticulture team with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold the 2024 Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Iowa State University’s Horticulture Research Station, northeast of Ames. The annual event will feature various research and demonstration projects on fruit and vegetable production for commercial...
Sweet Deal Pagliai’s Pizza
Get $50 in gift certificates to Pagliai’s Pizza in Johnston for only 25 bucks!. Fresh, hand-crafted dough made from scratch following a secret family recipe!. Sausage and beef prepared on site with their very own spice blend for the ultra-premium old school quality pizza!. Full menu including daily specials,...
Iowa’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect
Many patients seeking abortion care in Iowa in the past few weeks were unaware that the state has banned most abortions beginning Monday, Planned Parenthood staff said. More than six years after the Legislature first attempted to pass the law, abortion became illegal in Iowa, with narrow exceptions, at 8 a.m. Monday. Kristina Remus, a […]