Iowa City school board buys land for future site amid budget worries
The Iowa City Community School District unanimously approves a 19 acre land purchase south of Rohret Road for 607100 from Steven M Carson family trusts funded by SAVE. No immediate school plans. future facility master plan after 2029 30. Budget cuts include possible Hills Elementary closure to save about 1.66 million.
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Tragic UTV Crash Claims 11-Year-Old in Cedar County Wheatland
An 11-year-old from Wheatland died after a UTV rollover in rural Cedar County. The vehicle, driven by a 10-year-old also from Wheatland, left the road on 210th Street, entered a ditch, and rolled. Responders transported both children to Genesis East Hospital. the 11-year-old did not survive. The crash remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.
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Hills Elementary closures spark district budget debate in Iowa City
The school board will vote March 26 on budget cuts including possible Hills Elementary closure. Supporters note Hills high cost per student and small enrollment, while critics urge preserving programs and staff. Public comment emphasizes Hills’ bilingual, close-knit community and student support.
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Urtado
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Woman dies in Cedar County house fire
A 77 year old woman was killed Tuesday in a rural Cedar County house fire at 117 Hoover Highway. Janet Stafford Becthold was found dead inside as investigators probe the cause. Multiple fire and emergency units responded including Oxford Junction and London fire departments, two ambulances, the Cedar County Sheriff's Office and the Iowa Fire Marshals Office.
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