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Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The Central Lee School District plans to wait until August to decide if another classroom should be added for incoming 1st, 5th and 7th grades.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds have set lofty goals for an education system overhaul.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Area leaders and lawmakers joined together for the 9th Tri-State Development Summit in Quincy Wednesday.

Monday, August 09, 2010  As the Iowa governor's race takes shape, some of the sharpest differences have been about the state's education system.

Thursday, August 05, 2010  In twin speeches to education groups, Gov. Chet Culver has said he'll push for a 4 percent increase in basic state aid to local schools if he wins another term.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  State officials say Iowa did not make the cut in the competition for federal funding under the Race to the Top education program.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009  The Des Moines school district will cut $3.3 million from its current year's budget, reducing spending on special education.

Thursday, December 20, 2007  Most Iowa school districts reported declining enrollment this year.

Wednesday, September 05, 2007  Students aren't restricted in giving their teachers gifts. That's what a state ethics board says about a law that usually limits the value of gifts to a public employee to $3. Officials say the rule doesn't apply to Iowa public school students.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007  Iowa high school graduates' average ACT scores increased slightly this year and remain among the highest nationally.