Education
2 months ago
School Enrollment Numbers Down Slightly Statewide

Of the districts in the KICD Broadcast area with over one thousand student population, only two grew: Estherville Lincoln Central was up 3.6 percent to 1,151.3 bodies, and Cherokee was up 2.4 percent to 1,026.8.

Education
2 months ago
New ELC Superintendent Leads Major Upgrades

The three-year grant will fund a literacy term, professional development, and high-quality instructional materials from Head Start through 12th grade.

AG News
2 months ago
Spencer School Board Presses Lawmakers on School Funding Issues

The Spencer School Board met last Wednesday, December 10th with local state lawmakers—Senators Lynn Evans and David Rowley, and Representative John Wills—to air crucial district concerns ahead of the upcoming legislative session in Des Moines.

Education
2 months ago
Transfer Options Open Up for ILCC Students

Announced December 3rd, the agreement creates a clearer path for students to transfer to Iowa’s public universities.

Education
3 months ago
Dickinson County Conservation Welcomes New Naturalist

Ashley Tieden has joined the staff as the new Naturalist.

Education
4 months ago
All-State Music Festival Selects Choir and Orchestra Students

Students will rehearse for three days in November with the concert November 22nd at Hilton Coliseum. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday

Education
4 months ago
Suspicious Bomb Threat Forces Algona Schools to Cancel Classes Today

The district plans to announce an update later today regarding scheduled events, including the Senior Night football game against Bishop Heelan.

Education
4 months ago
SHS Cast of Footloose invite Kids to Cabaret Camp

Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes, Spencer! The Spencer High School Drama […]

Education
4 months ago
Northwest Iowa Community College Awarded Title III Grant for Workforce Development

The grant aligns with NCC’s goals to increase access to higher education and improve outcomes for students from enrollment through graduation.

Education
4 months ago
Properly Disposing Lithium-Ion Batteries Fire Chiefs Focus During Fire Prevention Week

Coulsen tells Northwest Iowa Now you should not leave a device using the lithium-ion batteries charging near flammable materials like a couch or bed.