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EDUCATION
Glenwood interim superintendent arrives at 'destination district'
(Glenwood) -- New leadership is on board in the Glenwood School District. Nicole Kooiker took the helm as the district's interim superintendent earlier this month. Kooiker comes to Glenwood from the Cedar Rapids School District, where she served as deputy superintendent as well as an administrator at Roosevelt Middle School from 2020 until June 30th. Prior to her time in Cedar Rapids, she was superintendent and chief executive officer in the Ottumwa School District from 2016-2020, and before that, superintendent in the West Marshall district from 2013-16. She also served as a teacher and principal prior to her superintendent roles. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Monday morning, Kooiker says she considered Glenwood "a destination district."
Luett pitches Underwood to second-straight State Tournament
(Glenwood) – For the fourth time in school history and second consecutive season, the Underwood Baseball team is heading to the State Tournament. The Class 2A No. 3 Eagles (27-2) got a memorable performance from sophomore Garrett Luett and cashed in enough runs to take down No. 9 Clarinda 3-0 Tuesday night in Glenwood. The win sends Underwood back to state after finishing as the runner-up last season.
Third District Youth Advisory Council Deadline Is Thursday
WASHINGTON, D.C. – One final day remains for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to submit their application for the Third District Youth Advisory Council. According to a release from Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), the final day to apply is Thursday, July 18. The Third District Youth...
Bellevue West High School Names New Head Coaches for Boys’ & Girls’ Tennis
Bellevue Public Schools and Bellevue West High School is pleased to announce the new head coaches for boys’ and girls’ tennis. Matt Lauritsen will serve as the new head boys’ tennis coach beginning this 2024-25 fall season. Coach Lauritsen has served as the assistant boys’ tennis coach for the past 10 years at Bellevue West.
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