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Matthew Leeman ‘rose to the top’ of candidates to replace outgoing Superintendent Greg Batenhorst.

Ryan Wise, former director of the Iowa Department of Education said he appreciates the “spirit” of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal but says “very rapid changes could negatively impact schools and kids.”

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.

Changes may be coming to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies that provide expertise to educators and families as Gov. Kim Reynolds and legislative leaders say changes must be made to improve

Changes may be coming to Iowa’s Area Education Agencies that provide expertise to educators and families.

Nine Iowa Area Education Agencies provide valuable expertise to educators and families across the state

Also, Linn County supervisors award $50,000 in community attraction grants

A standing-room-only crowd packed the new 1,500-seat facility Thursday as the community celebrated the opening of its first true home field and the donation that made it all possible.

Also, Linn County awards $100,000 in economic development grants

Families should send water bottles with their children and water bottles will be available on some school buses.