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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.
2024 Quad-City Times BIX 7 sights and sounds
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The 50th running of the Quad-City Times BIX 7 did not disappoint. Relive some of the best moments from the beat the elite runners, the elite runners, and additional race participants. In total, over 16,000 participants competed in this year’s BIX.
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.
Community members attend Bix festivities Saturday following race
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Celebrations for Bix 7 continued in downtown following several thousands of runners completing the historic race. At least four events took place after the Bix. One woman who took her family to the Bix Family Zone at the Figge says a Bix event Something they never miss.
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.
Luke Lachey's resiliency key in helping star tight end bounce-back in 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa-- Iowa tight end Luke Lachey had a massive decision to make following last season. Despite only playing in 2.5 games last season, Lachey was seen as an early draft pick due to his athleticism, size and overall upside. The talented 6-foot-6 playmaker told 247Sports that he felt like there was more to accomplish and that was why he opted to return.
Vince Jetter Community Center receives $10,000 Sports for Life grant
The Women’s Sports Foundation Sports 4 Life program is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. This national initiative – co-founded by WSF and ESPN in 2014 and supported by Gatorade – utilizes the power of sport to build a solid foundation for Black, African-American, Hispanic and Native American girls to thrive on and off the field of play.
SOYBEAN OIL SPILL CAUSES SLICK CITY STREETS
A SOYBEAN OIL SPILL SATURDAY MORNING RESULTED IN SOME SLICK SIOUX CITY STREETS IN LATE JULY. SIOUX CITY POLICE SAY STARTING AT 8:35 A.M., THEY RECEIVED MULTIPLE PHONE CALLS OF SLICK ROAD CONDITIONS ON MULTIPLE INTERSECTIONS ON FLOYD BLVD AND SINGING HILLS BLVD. IT WAS DISCOVERED A SEMI TRAILER TRANSPORTING...
Conservation Field Day to Be Held Aug. 8 in Cedar Rapids
Crop farmers and anyone involved with on-farm conservation practices will get an in-person demonstration of some of the latest conservation efforts happening in Iowa during a special field day Aug. 8 being held in Cedar Rapids. Agronomists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach are partnering with Cargill to hold...
Unified Activity Federation Non-Contact Period july 28 through August 4
(Boone) The Unified Activity Federation (Iowa High School Athletic Association, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Music Association, and Iowa High School Speech Association) non-Contact Period starts today and through Sunday, August 4. Atlantic Head Football Coach Joe Brummer says this means no open gyms, and no...
AC/GC Booster Club Hosting Local Legends Showdown This Weekend
This weekend the Adair – Casey / Guthrie Center Booster Club is hosting a fun event. Local Legends Committee Member Randy Carney says that the Booster Club is hosting their second golf tournament fundraiser. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio about how the tournaments from this year and last year are different.
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...
Veterinarian advice for pet owners as temperatures rise
DES MOINES, Iowa- With temperatures rising this weekend, experts are warning people to look out for their furry friends. “As it’s getting warmer out, it’s uncomfortable for us to be outside. So, all that hair on dogs, cats, whatever animal, it can really start feeling that,” said Dr. Taylor Malloy is the Medical Director at […]
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,...
Look: Iowa State Basketball Has Nation’s No. 1 2025 Recruiting Class
While it’s still early in the recruiting process for the Class of 2025, TJ Otzelberger and the Iowa State Cyclones currently hold the nation’s top-ranked group. The Cyclones have added three impressive players to their class, which gives them the edge over Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Providence, who all earned spots in the Top 5.
Iowa clinics rushed to treat women before a 6-week 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...
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