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CRCSD Editorial on Changes

CRCSD Editorial on Changes

Georgia Odour, Writer May 29, 2026

The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) is stuck at a crossroads. Instead of investing in our schools and supporting our students, they are being forced to focus on budget cuts, which have led...

Iowa School Dress Code Under Review

Iowa School Dress Code Under Review

Cal Loane, Writer April 9, 2026

During the 2026 legislative session, House Bill 681 was introduced, proposing a dress code be required at all Iowa schools. The policy requires students to dress appropriately for an educational setting,...

Strolling the aisles of Target is a popular pastime in Cedar Rapids.

A Picture Perfect Spring Break

Joshua Barker, Writer March 11, 2023

I drum my fingers away, ready for my last class to be over. Tap, tap, tap, RIIIING. I rush outside as the bell rings, prepared to celebrate a classic Iowa spring break. My heart races as I discover...

Vaccinations are available to all teachers in the Cedar Rapids Community School District.

Cedar Rapids Teachers Receive Vaccinations

James Belding, Writer April 5, 2021

The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. Now that Cedar Rapids teachers have been offered the vaccine for COVID-19, they are hopeful school can return to normal soon. “My hope lies...

Plans Change Again Due to COVID Numbers

Plans Change Again Due to COVID Numbers

Elise Hrabik, Photo Editor December 9, 2020

All classes in the Cedar Rapids Community School District have shifted to required remote learning as of Nov. 12. All extra-curricular activities have been paused. The Cedar Rapids School District now...

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