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House lawmakers are holding a public hearing at the Iowa Captiol to

Opinions remain split on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ bid to reform Iowa’s nine Area Education Agencies after the bill passed the Senate subcommittee Wednesday, but failed to advance through the House

The Iowa Senate Education Subcommittee recommended the amendment and passage of SSB 3073, a bill crafted by Gov. Kim Reynolds to make major changes to AEAs.

(Des Moines) -- Governor Kim Reynolds is urging legislators to advance her plan to overhaul the state’s Area Education Agencies.

Governor Kim Reynolds is urging legislators to advance her plan to overhaul the state's Area Education Agencies. Reynolds says test scores show studen

Okoboji School Construction Enters Phase Two By charguth April 26, 2021 9:42 am Saga Communications Milford, IA (KICD) — If it seems to you that there’s always a construction project at the Okoboji Schools – you would be correct. Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says the public and school board are very committed to providing students and staff the best facilities possible. That new construction is part of Okoboji’s Phase 2 project, which also includes some maintenance work. Last year Oko...

Okoboji School Board Approves Budget By charguth April 14, 2021 1:21 pm Saga Communications Milford, IA (KICD) — Okoboji is experiencing a phenomenon typically not seen in a rural school district: Growing enrollment and property valuations. Superintendent Todd Abrahamson says that’s allowing a reduction in the tax rate for next year’s budget. At the current rate Abrahamson tells KICD News some general obligation bonds will be paid back 5 to 7 years early to save interest. And even then, t...