Grace King
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K-12 Education Reporter @gazettedotcom. Former reporter for Southeast Iowa Union. Get vaccinated. She/her.
The district is far from alone in this. Of the 23 school districts in the Urban Education Network — of which the Cedar Rapids district is a member — only three added to their enrollment this year. Full story: www.thegazette.com/k/cedar-rapi...
Cedar Rapids school district sees 622 student decline
As the Cedar Rapids school district faces a decline of 622 students this year, school leaders are asking the community to work with them to develop a strategic plan to increase enrollment and address ...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The district is far from alone in this. Of the 23 school districts in the Urban Education Network — of which the Cedar Rapids district is a member — only three added to their enrollment this year. Full story: www.thegazette.com/k/cedar-rapi...
ANYONE facing food insecurity is concerning, but kids are hungry, and that's unacceptable. “It’s security. It’s nourishment. It’s keeping my daughter fed. It’s everything.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
ANYONE facing food insecurity is concerning, but kids are hungry, and that's unacceptable. “It’s security. It’s nourishment. It’s keeping my daughter fed. It’s everything.”
I didn't get the chance last week to share another heart wrenching story he wrote about how local food establishments are stepping up as SNAP benefits are interrupted amid the federal government shutdown. www.thegazette.com/restaurants/...
These local restaurants, breweries are stepping up to stomp out hunger amid SNAP disruptions
Bread and Buttered bakery has been leading the charge at NewBo City Market for free food assistance as others shore up donations to food banks hit hard this month.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I didn't get the chance last week to share another heart wrenching story he wrote about how local food establishments are stepping up as SNAP benefits are interrupted amid the federal government shutdown. www.thegazette.com/restaurants/...