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Following former Superintendent Matt Degner’s decision to step down, the person left to take on his responsibilities was unknown. After careful deliberation by the Board of Education, a conclusion was reached. On June 27, an email was sent to families, students and staff announcing that Amy Kortemeyer will serve as Interim Superintendent, effective July 1....
The Trojans hired new coach Lisa Birocci Banse with hopes of improving on last year’s 7-32 record. The season didn’t start the way they wanted with a loss to 13-1 to Solon on May 20. Things did not look good for the Trojans who would then drop the next six games to bring their record...
This podcast takes a deep dive into Iowa’s decades-long water quality crisis through conversations with three individuals: an environmental scientist, a politician and a West High student. Together, their narratives reveal a shared commitment to building a cleaner, healthier future for all Iowans. By exploring science, public policy and civic advocacy, this podcast highlights both...
After a year filled with special events and national recognition for West High’s orchestra program, its three ensembles finished off the year at their spring concert May 27. Concert Strings, the freshman orchestra, started off the night, followed by performances from Philharmonic and Symphony Strings, while certain members of each orchestra received awards for their...
Before a girl learns to spell her own name or tie her shoes, she learns to read beauty. Sitting cross-legged in front of Disney FastPlay, I found myself horrified by the Evil Queen’s crooked appearance in “Snow White” and humored by Ursula’s body that seemed to fill every frame. Through sitcoms and cartoons, I absorbed,...
$7.5 million in cuts. A $25 million attempted loan. $3.2 million in interest. A $104 million construction plan on pause. And a frustrated community calling for transparency, accountability and new leadership. This is the financial state of the Iowa City Community School District after the Board of Directors found out about an unauthorized $10 million...
“Don’t forget to grab a fruit on your way out!” As students leave the crowded West High lunch line with their sandwiches and Bosco sticks, they’re told to grab a fruit or vegetable if they haven’t already. However, more often than not, this mandatory serving gets tossed as students file out of the cafeteria. Students...