Cedar Rapids Schools cite gains in graduation rates
Cedar Rapids Community School District leaders praised progress in student success at the 2025 Educational Address held at the Educational Leadership and Support Center. Nearly 100 attendees including business leaders and city officials heard statements from district leaders emphasizing continued barriers and the theme strong schools build strong communities.
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Iowa House approves 2 percent K-12 funding boost
The House sent Senate File 167 to Governor Reynolds raising per pupil funding to 7,988 dollars for next school year with a 1 dollar bump plus a 5 dollar add-on to address disparities. The bill adds 942 thousand to operational sharing, 5 percent rural transportation aid, and continues property tax relief freezing local levies while phasing in a 50 000 starting salary for new teachers in 2025 26.
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Decatur County critic weighs suing over free speech threat
Rita Audlehelm, retiree and frequent critic in rural Decatur County, Iowa, considers legal action after a county threat to sue her for a letter to the editor. Attorney Brian Morris of the Institute for Justice asserts First Amendment protections and demands a retracting letter from the county attorney following February litigation threats.
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