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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Senate Democrats have offered a new compromise on education policy that would allow school districts to opt out of adopting changes.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Increases for teacher pay is part of the reform plan in Iowa.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  The Iowa House passes a bill that would ban Iowa schools from starting classes before the fourth Monday in August; and that is not sitting too well with some school districts.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  The topic of allowable growth is once again making headlines after the Democrat controlled Iowa Senate passed a bill promising 4% allowable growth for Iowa’s school districts.

Monday, September 05, 2011  A new program is coming to all of Iowa's schools. The program is apart of a new anti-bullying law passed in Iowa back in 2007.

Sunday, August 28, 2011  A judge has ruled that the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency has the authority to schedule a public vote on whether to merge Preston and East Central school districts.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Iowa school districts including Ottumwa are waiting on a decision regarding budgets.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, March 29, 2010  Some Iowa school districts facing squeezing budgets are asking teachers to reconsider promised pay raises to help cut expenses.

Friday, January 29, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver says he is willing to work with local school districts to make up missed days due to recent snow and ice storms.

Thursday, January 14, 2010  A Senate panel is supporting a proposal by Gov. Chet Culver that requires local school districts to spend down cash reserves before seeking more taxes from local property owners.

Monday, November 10, 2008  At least 38 Iowa school districts haven't hired registered nurses as required under a state law.