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A survivor said she still has nightmares about her former softball coach, James Anthony White, sexually assaulting her 16 years ago. The “resentment, anger and shame” she felt towards the former Clear Creek Amana softball coach caused her to give up her dreams of playing softball professionally. She still suffers from depression and anxiety.

Iowa schools could offer beginning teachers a salary increase of up to $16,500 under a bill proposed by Gov. Kim Reynolds. While educators are enthusiastic about increasing teacher pay, many worry about controversial proposed changes to Iowa’s area education agencies under the same bill.

Whether they use the skills in the classroom or in their communities, Solon school staff were trained this week in initial lifesaving measures like CPR and how to control bleeding.

With no signs of slowing down, the Solon Community School District opened a fifth section of preschool this year to accommodate families

Despite an increase in hired educators, Iowa City schools continue to experience the effects of shortages among paraprofessionals. Iowa City Community School District saw a little over 100 employees retire from the district in May, including teachers and paraprofessionals, said Nick Proud, the chief human resources officer for Iowa City Schools. According to a survey...

A superintendent in Iowa learned a new skill to not only help fill a need but also better connect with the district he serves.

A superintendent in Iowa learned a new skill to not only help fill a need but also better connect with the district he serves.

Eidahl said with all of the extracurricular activities students participate in, there are days they send out seven buses and multiple vans on the same night.

The Solon district is one of 46 schools and businesses to receive Future Ready Iowa grants to train new drivers and attract more talent.