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Diagonal Comm School District Education: 99 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By A. A. Muir | Oct 21, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Diagonal Comm School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 15 fewer students being enrolled.

Davis County Comm School District Education: 1,161 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By A. A. Muir | Oct 20, 2025

There were 1,161 students enrolled in Davis County Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Iowa: Decatur County's football teams budget increases in 2024

By S. K. Nguyen | Oct 19, 2025

Decatur County's institution spent $2,440,980 on their football teams in 2024, an increase over the previous year.

Enrollment at Creston Comm School District schools decreased by 1.9% compared to previous school year

By A. A. Muir | Oct 19, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Creston Comm School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 25 fewer students being enrolled.

Enrollment at Corning Comm School District schools decreased by 3.8% compared to previous school year

By A. A. Muir | Oct 18, 2025

There were 381 students enrolled in Corning Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

2024: How much was spent on football teams from Wapello County

By S. K. Nguyen | Oct 18, 2025

Wapello County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

Clarke Comm School District welcomed 1,258 students in 2023-24 school year

By A. A. Muir | Oct 17, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Clarke Comm School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 23 fewer students being enrolled.

Union County's only university spent no money on their football teams in 2024

By S. K. Nguyen | Oct 17, 2025

Union County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

Nunn leads roundtable in Perry as JBS breaks ground on new pork facility

By F. M. Leavitt | Oct 17, 2025

This week in Perry, Iowa, Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) led a roundtable with community leaders, local officials, and business partners to discuss recovery efforts following the closure of the Tyson Foods plant.

Chariton Comm School District welcomed 1,248 students in 2023-24 school year

By A. A. Muir | Oct 16, 2025

There were 1,248 students enrolled in Chariton Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Nunn joins House leaders in urging Senate action on government shutdown

By F. M. Leavitt | Oct 16, 2025

Representative Zach Nunn of Iowa's 3rd District joined Speaker Johnson, House Leadership, and House Main Street Caucus Leadership in Washington, D.C., to address the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on U.S. military personnel.

631 students enrolled in Central Decatur Comm School District schools in 2023-24 school year

By A. A. Muir | Oct 15, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Central Decatur Comm School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 15 fewer students being enrolled.

1,247 students enrolled in Centerville Comm School District schools in 2023-24 school year

By A. A. Muir | Oct 14, 2025

There were 1,247 students enrolled in Centerville Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

How many students were enrolled in Cardinal Comm School District schools in 2023-24 school year?

By A. A. Muir | Oct 13, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Cardinal Comm School District experienced an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 29 more students being enrolled.

How many students were enrolled in Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD schools in 2023-24 school year?

By A. A. Muir | Oct 12, 2025

There were 855 students enrolled in Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

Bedford Comm School District Education: 489 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By A. A. Muir | Oct 11, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Bedford Comm School District experienced a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with nine fewer students being enrolled.

Albia Comm School District Education: 1,059 students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By A. A. Muir | Oct 10, 2025

There were 1,059 students enrolled in Albia Comm School District schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.

3 seasonal agricultural visas approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in South Iowa News publication area during 2024

By E. R. Stack | Oct 8, 2025

All three H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in the South Iowa News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Adams County sees drop in food stamp grants in 2024

By D. S. Riddle | Oct 5, 2025

Adams County reported a 2.8% decrease in the number of residents seeking the food assistance program between 2023 and 2024.

4 Native American students enrolled in Wayne County schools in 2023-24 school year

By South Iowa News | Oct 5, 2025

Wayne County schools had four Native American students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

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