Congratulations, Abby McCurdy, Cedar Falls High School Class Of 2021

Before this year's graduates head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Confronting The 'What-Ifs' Of Learning (And Teaching) During COVID: Meet The Iowa Educators Helping One Rural School District Endure

There are also current reminders of this year, like the mask that rarely leaves his face.

Iowa Schools Near Meatpacking Plants Lack Guidance On Virus

Eleven of Iowa’s 99 counties had 10 or more confirmed cases per 1,000 residents. Each had one thing in common: a large meatpacking plant.

After First Week Of Online Classes, Many Iowa Students Stay Offline

Some Iowa schools are reporting few as half of their students participated in school work during the first week of online classes.

Gov. Kim Reynolds Names New Department Of Education Director

The previous director, Ryan Wise, announced in December he was resigning from his position no later than June 30.

Iowa Colleges Cancel All International Travel For Students Amid Coronavirus Fears

Travel plans for students at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa have been halted.

Iowa School Gave Students 'Dangerous' Levels of Drugs: Lawsuit

Child advocacy organizations say the school is not providing sufficient care for the students' psychological wellbeing.

Governor Names Iowa's 2018 Teacher Of The Year

Aileen Sullivan, a chemistry teacher since 1996, is a "kid magnet" who understands students and draws them in, her superintendent says.

​ 'The Wave' At Iowa Brings Sense Of Community, Pride

"The Wave" has become a national sensation, with nearly everyone in Kinnick Stadium turning to wave to the nearby pediatric patients.

Iowa State Bought Former President a $498,000 Plane — But Why?

The Associated Press previously revealed that Leath used two university planes for trips that mixed personal and official business

Iowa Students Wearing KKK Hoods In Social Media Photo Face Disciplinary Action

Five students at a southern Iowa high school who were pictured in Ku Klux Klan robes before a burning cross face disciplinary action.

Teaching Friendship and Literacy with Friendship Frog

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