Grace King
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K-12 Education Reporter @gazettedotcom. Former reporter for Southeast Iowa Union. Get vaccinated. She/her.
More than one out of six K-12 students in Iowa are attending school outside of their neighborhood public school, including enrolling into another public school, a charter school or an accredited non-public school.
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More Iowa students are attending schools outside their neighborhood public school
More than one out of six K-12 students in Iowa are attending school outside of their neighborhood public school, including enrolling into another public school, a charter school or an accredited non-p...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM
More than one out of six K-12 students in Iowa are attending school outside of their neighborhood public school, including enrolling into another public school, a charter school or an accredited non-public school.
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Cedar Rapids Prep charter school intends to expand to a second location with plans to purchase the former GoDaddy building in Hiawatha for its middle school. www.thegazette.com/k/former-god...
Former GoDaddy building to be C.R. Prep middle school
Cedar Rapids Prep charter school intends to expand to a second location with plans to purchase the former GoDaddy building in Hiawatha for its middle school.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Cedar Rapids Prep charter school intends to expand to a second location with plans to purchase the former GoDaddy building in Hiawatha for its middle school. www.thegazette.com/k/former-god...
A policy revision in the Iowa City Community School District would better define physical aggression of students toward staff and clarify disciplinary action. www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-...
I.C. schools may revise policy addressing physical aggression by students
A policy revision in the Iowa City Community School District would better define physical aggression by students toward staff, and clarify disciplinary action.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A policy revision in the Iowa City Community School District would better define physical aggression of students toward staff and clarify disciplinary action. www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-...
Superintendent Marc Snavely hopes the shorter week will boost teacher morale, reduce burnout and make the rural district more competitive. Education researchers caution the promised benefits have not shown up in the data. @gazettedotcom
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4-day school weeks growing in popularity, especially in rural areas
Despite the reports of higher attendance and calmer classrooms, education researchers say the evidence tells a more complicated story.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Superintendent Marc Snavely hopes the shorter week will boost teacher morale, reduce burnout and make the rural district more competitive. Education researchers caution the promised benefits have not shown up in the data. @gazettedotcom
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Linn-Mar Community School District Superintendent Amy Kortemeyer is retiring at the end of the school year. www.thegazette.com/k/linn-mar-s...
Linn-Mar Superintendent Amy Kortemeyer to retire
Linn-Mar Community School District Superintendent Amy Kortemeyer is retiring at the end of the school year.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Linn-Mar Community School District Superintendent Amy Kortemeyer is retiring at the end of the school year. www.thegazette.com/k/linn-mar-s...
Nearly two years after Iowa enacted its school library book restrictions, the law’s future remains unresolved, leaving districts navigating shifting legal ground. @tjbarton83.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
News Track: What's happening with Iowa's school book ban law?
An injunction blocking Iowa's school book-removal mandate remains in place, but school leaders say the legal back-and-forth has created confusion and caution in classrooms. A pending decision from a f...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Nearly two years after Iowa enacted its school library book restrictions, the law’s future remains unresolved, leaving districts navigating shifting legal ground. @tjbarton83.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
Options to reduce costs in the Cedar Rapids schools include consolidating schools and reconfiguring grade levels to add fifth and sixth grade intermediate schools as the district examines how to reduce its annual budget by more than $10 million. www.thegazette.com/k/cedar-rapi...
C.R. district explores cost-saving measures with community coalition
Nearly 100 community members attended the first meeting of a volunteer community coalition Thursday to learn more about the budget challenges facing the Cedar Rapids school district, and the options b...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Options to reduce costs in the Cedar Rapids schools include consolidating schools and reconfiguring grade levels to add fifth and sixth grade intermediate schools as the district examines how to reduce its annual budget by more than $10 million. www.thegazette.com/k/cedar-rapi...
The Iowa City school board is considering prohibiting student cellphone use during all school hours as data indicates positive outcomes of banning phones during class time. www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-...
I.C. school board considers stricter policy around cellphone use in schools
The Iowa City school board is considering prohibiting student cellphone use during all school hours as data indicates positive outcomes of banning phones during class time.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Iowa City school board is considering prohibiting student cellphone use during all school hours as data indicates positive outcomes of banning phones during class time. www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-...
The Iowa City Community School District is exploring piloting its own before- and after-school program next year at four schools in an effort to provide consistent, equitable and engaging experiences for families. www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-...
Iowa City schools considering piloting its own child care program
The Iowa City Community School District is exploring piloting its own before- and after-school program next year at four schools in an effort to provide consistent, equitable and engaging experiences ...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Iowa City Community School District is exploring piloting its own before- and after-school program next year at four schools in an effort to provide consistent, equitable and engaging experiences for families. www.thegazette.com/k/iowa-city-...
These Eastern Iowa school volunteers ‘exemplify’ what it means to give back.
Sylvia Peterson, 74, has volunteered full-time in a school for more than a decade. Many of the teachers consider her essential. She considers them family.
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Sylvia Peterson, 74, has volunteered full-time in a school for more than a decade. Many of the teachers consider her essential. She considers them family.
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These Eastern Iowa school volunteers 'exemplify' what it means to give back
College Community School District's volunteer coordinator works to match volunteers with their skill sets and the time they can dedicate.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
These Eastern Iowa school volunteers ‘exemplify’ what it means to give back.
Sylvia Peterson, 74, has volunteered full-time in a school for more than a decade. Many of the teachers consider her essential. She considers them family.
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Sylvia Peterson, 74, has volunteered full-time in a school for more than a decade. Many of the teachers consider her essential. She considers them family.
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Closing schools “is necessary” as the Cedar Rapids Community School District examines how to reduce its annual budget by more than $10 million after a decade of declining enrollment. www.thegazette.com/k/closing-sc...
Closing schools 'necessary' as C.R. district aims to reduce budget by more than $10M
Closing schools "is necessary" as the Cedar Rapids Community School District examines how to reduce its annual budget by more than $10 million after a decade of declining enrollment.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Closing schools “is necessary” as the Cedar Rapids Community School District examines how to reduce its annual budget by more than $10 million after a decade of declining enrollment. www.thegazette.com/k/closing-sc...
HACAP's food reservoir director is hopeful awareness and support can continue as service providers carry on in their daily work of addressing food insecurity in Iowa communities. @thegazette.com www.thegazette.com/news/snap-is...
SNAP is back. Iowa's 'hunger crisis' remains
Service providers say delays in food assistance only highlighted larger issues of food access in Iowa and across the country.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
HACAP's food reservoir director is hopeful awareness and support can continue as service providers carry on in their daily work of addressing food insecurity in Iowa communities. @thegazette.com www.thegazette.com/news/snap-is...
The CEO of IPERS said he does not object to a review of the retirement program for public employees, but cautioned of potential consequences of a voluntary contribution option — a recommendation from a citizen task force. @tjbarton83.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
IPERS chief cautions lawmakers on proposed retirement changes
The CEO of Iowa's public pension system said he does not object to a review of the retirement program for public employees, but cautioned against potential consequences of a voluntary contribution opt...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The CEO of IPERS said he does not object to a review of the retirement program for public employees, but cautioned of potential consequences of a voluntary contribution option — a recommendation from a citizen task force. @tjbarton83.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
Providers of and advocates for services like speech therapy are expressing concern that a pending state rule change for Medicaid billing could weaken those services. @erindmurphy.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
Iowa speech therapy providers, advocates worry over impact of pending state rule change
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says it is changing the way Medicaid can be billed for certain services to get the state in compliance with the Affordable Care Act.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Providers of and advocates for services like speech therapy are expressing concern that a pending state rule change for Medicaid billing could weaken those services. @erindmurphy.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
Staff, families and community members will have opportunities in the coming months to shape a new seven-year strategic plan. The first meeting of a community coalition is happening Thursday.
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Government Notes: Cedar Rapids schools begins work to create next 7 year strategic plan
Also in this week's roundup of local government news, a Cedar Rapids trails project has received $200K in state grant funding.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Staff, families and community members will have opportunities in the coming months to shape a new seven-year strategic plan. The first meeting of a community coalition is happening Thursday.
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A fourth charter school — called Horizon Science Academy — is seeking approval from the Iowa State Board of Education next month to open in Cedar Rapids. Here's what to know about charter schools in Eastern Iowa. www.thegazette.com/k/two-more-c...
Two more charter schools plan to open in C.R. next year
A fourth charter school — called Horizon Science Academy — is seeking approval from the Iowa State Board of Education next month to open in Cedar Rapids.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
A fourth charter school — called Horizon Science Academy — is seeking approval from the Iowa State Board of Education next month to open in Cedar Rapids. Here's what to know about charter schools in Eastern Iowa. www.thegazette.com/k/two-more-c...
A career pathway new to Prairie High School this year aims to put interested students on direct paths to earn a Federal Aviation Administration mechanic certification. www.thegazette.com/k/heres-a-pe...
Here's a peak into Prairie High School's new aviation pathway
The program aims to put juniors and seniors on a path to earn a Federal Aviation Administration mechanic certification.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A career pathway new to Prairie High School this year aims to put interested students on direct paths to earn a Federal Aviation Administration mechanic certification. www.thegazette.com/k/heres-a-pe...
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners is investigating allegations against three Clayton Ridge Community School District administrators — the superintendent, middle and high school principal and dean of students. @thegazette.com www.thegazette.com/education/st...
State education board investigating three northeast Iowa school administrators
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners is investigating allegations against three Clayton Ridge Community School District administrators.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners is investigating allegations against three Clayton Ridge Community School District administrators — the superintendent, middle and high school principal and dean of students. @thegazette.com www.thegazette.com/education/st...
An industry recognized credentials verify high school student's “skill mastery” and could open doors for them to further explore their career interests. www.thegazette.com/article/here...
Here's why Iowa high school students are earning industry recognized credentials
More Iowa high school students are graduating with industry recognized credentials as the state homes in on work-based learning.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
An industry recognized credentials verify high school student's “skill mastery” and could open doors for them to further explore their career interests. www.thegazette.com/article/here...
Learning that two years of focused hard work to improve student attendance and academic achievement led to Prairie Hill Elementary School to be named a Blue Ribbon School gave fourth grade teacher Aleisha Nova “goose bumps.” www.thegazette.com/k/heres-how-...
Here's how College Community's Prairie Hill become a Blue Ribbon School
Prairie Hill Elementary in the College Community district in Cedar Rapids saw a steep drop in chronic absenteeism after focusing on relationships. This year it was named a Blue Ribbon School.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Learning that two years of focused hard work to improve student attendance and academic achievement led to Prairie Hill Elementary School to be named a Blue Ribbon School gave fourth grade teacher Aleisha Nova “goose bumps.” www.thegazette.com/k/heres-how-...
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The Gazette to be family-owned
Cedar Rapids-based newspaper is being purchased by Adams MultiMedia, a family held company based in Minnesota.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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New Cedar Rapids school board President Jennifer Neumann spoke about taking “accountability” and establishing trust with the community before being appointed Monday by fellow board members in a 4-3 vote. www.thegazette.com/k/new-cedar-...
New C.R. school board leadership promises 'accountability'
New Cedar Rapids school board President Jennifer Neumann spoke about taking "accountability" and establishing trust with the community before being appointed Monday by fellow board members in a 4-3 vo...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
New Cedar Rapids school board President Jennifer Neumann spoke about taking “accountability” and establishing trust with the community before being appointed Monday by fellow board members in a 4-3 vote. www.thegazette.com/k/new-cedar-...
At the school level, some see benefits from closer alignment and targeted grants. @tjbarton83.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
Overhaul of Iowa's disability employment program sparks concern
Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation Services program is being restructured under Iowa Workforce Development — a move state leaders say improves efficiency, but staff warn could weaken services for Iowans...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
At the school level, some see benefits from closer alignment and targeted grants. @tjbarton83.bsky.social www.thegazette.com/state-govern...
A Minnesota-based company is entering into an agreement to purchase The Gazette and 11 community newspapers, the companies announced jointly this morning.
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Adams MultiMedia acquiring Cedar Rapids Gazette and 11 community newspaper titles
A Minnesota-based company is entering into an agreement to purchase The Gazette and 11 community newspapers, the companies announced jointly this morning.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A Minnesota-based company is entering into an agreement to purchase The Gazette and 11 community newspapers, the companies announced jointly this morning.
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Marissa Moore, a language arts teacher at Clear Creek Amana, inspires career pathways, builds confidence and shows “genuine care” for her students. She is one of nine teachers from across the state named a 2026 Iowa Regional Teacher of the Year. www.thegazette.com/k/clear-cree...
Clear Creek Amana teacher named an Iowa Regional Teacher of the Year
Marissa Moore, a language arts teacher at Clear Creek Amana High School, inspires career pathways, builds confidence and shows "genuine care" for her students. She says high school students today get ...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Marissa Moore, a language arts teacher at Clear Creek Amana, inspires career pathways, builds confidence and shows “genuine care” for her students. She is one of nine teachers from across the state named a 2026 Iowa Regional Teacher of the Year. www.thegazette.com/k/clear-cree...