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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.

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Which South Iowa area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Thursday, Oct. 16?

By K. U. Duong | Oct 12, 2025

Thursday, Oct. 16 will see these former South Iowa area high school stars in competition.

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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.

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Which ex-high school athletes from South Iowa area will compete in the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

By F. M. Leavitt | Oct 10, 2025

These ex-South Iowa area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Oct. 13.

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.

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Who from South Iowa area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Oct. 11?

By K. U. Duong | Oct 7, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 11, these former South Iowa area high school stars will be competing.

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.

405 Ringgold County residents received food assistance benefits in 2024

By D. S. Riddle | Oct 4, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Ringgold County registered a 2.4% decrease in the number of people applying for food assistance.

Fewer Taylor County residents received food assistance benefits in 2024 than previous year

By D. S. Riddle | Oct 3, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Taylor County registered a 14.5% decrease in the number of people applying for food assistance.

How many Black students were enrolled in Wayne County schools for 2023-24 school year?

By South Iowa News | Oct 3, 2025

Black students made up 0.6% of the enrollment in Wayne County public schools in the 2023-24 school year.

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Which ex-South Iowa area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By F. M. Leavitt | Oct 3, 2025

These former South Iowa area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 6.

Davis County sees drop in food stamp grants in 2024

By D. S. Riddle | Oct 2, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Davis County registered a 1.3% decrease in the number of people applying for food assistance.

How many Asian students were enrolled in Wayne County schools for 2023-24 school year?

By South Iowa News | Oct 1, 2025

Wayne County schools had nine Asian students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year.

3.9% decrease in number of Adair County residents receiving food assistance benefits in 2024

By D. S. Riddle | Oct 1, 2025

Between 2023 and 2024, Adair County registered a 3.9% decrease in the number of people applying for food assistance.

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Which former South Iowa area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By K. U. Duong | Oct 1, 2025

These former South Iowa area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Oct. 4.

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