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Vampire Weekend show for Sanders draws young fans, but not all feel the Bern
A Vampire Weekend concert for Bernie Sanders In Iowa draws an eclectic crowd, some of them interested in politics. → Read More
2 incumbents, 2 newcomers elected to Davenport School Board
Two incumbents and two newcomers were elected Tuesday to the Davenport School Board. → Read More
Bettendorf teachers union backs board candidates
The Bettendorf teachers union has announced its recommendations for school board. → Read More
Mississippi River is no longer at flood plane, but Rock is rising
More weekend rain is expected to push water levels higher on the Rock River, while the Mississippi has begun to recede after surpassing flood stage following last week's storms. → Read More
Public schools are governed by school boards. But what can we reasonably expect of them?
It's not easy being on the school board of a public school district. → Read More
Person in custody after standoff in Muscatine County
MUSCATINE CO., Iowa — A 33-year-old Wilton man faces multiple charges after a six-hour standoff Friday night with deputies from the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office → Read More
Buckle up: Districts prepare for new school bus safety rules
School buses are going to start looking a bit different in Iowa this fall. → Read More
2 people 'seriously injured' in car accident
A car accident near on Interstate 80 near Walcott resulted in "serious injuries" for two people, Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Jose Varela confirmed. → Read More
State Board of Education to vote on new seclusion and restraint rules
The State Board of Education will vote on new guidelines for seclusion and restraint in schools Thursday. → Read More
Two more Bettendorf Schools administrative positions open up
Bettendorf Schools’ central administrative office is in flux. → Read More
National Weather Service: 'Slight risk' for severe weather Tuesday
Officially, the torrential rain across the Quad Cities on Monday was less than half an inch, as of 4 p.m. — but still enough to trigger a flash flood warning. → Read More
National Weather Service: 'Slight risk' for severe weather Tuesday
Officially, the torrential rain across the Quad Cities on Monday was less than half an inch, as of 4 p.m. -- but still enough to trigger a flash flood warning. → Read More
Bettendorf School Board approves $17.2 million bond
The Bettendorf School Board unanimously approved Monday a bid for a $17,380,000 bond with Wells Fargo to complete a number of infrastructure projects in the district, albeit with Director Stacey → Read More
Bettendorf school board fails to terminate superintendent contract
For 15 seconds, the Bettendorf School Board sat in silence Tuesday night as no one seconded Vice President Richard Lynch’s motion to vote on whether to terminate Superintendent Mike Raso’s → Read More
It's official: Davenport schools are conditionally accredited
It’s official: Davenport Schools are only conditionally accredited by the Iowa Board of Education. → Read More
One last Jubilee: Jefferson community reflects on school's legacy, prepares for merger
This year’s Thomas Jefferson Elementary Jubilee was different, and perhaps a bit more bittersweet. → Read More
State: Davenport schools central office's 'uncommon' structure is 'detrimental'
Some problems start at the top. → Read More
Davenport Schools recommended for conditional accreditation
Davenport Schools have been recommended for conditional accreditation, according to a report from the state. → Read More
Davenport school board denies 13 open enrollment requests, citing diversity plan
Vanessa Woelfel, says her family "bleeds red and blue" but her daughter had to leave a disruptive Davenport classroom and a district that failed to address the problems. → Read More
A year later, Davenport has reached federal compliance on special ed
The Davenport School District may have a lot of work ahead to address its issues with the state, but it can celebrate a major milestone: On Monday, it met the → Read More