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Kennedy Torch

Masks below noses were a common sight at Kennedy before the mask mandate was removed.

Right Under Our Noses

Joel Dillman and Anabel Bradley March 11, 2022

Authors’ Note: Regardless of the Jan. 25 removal of Iowa schools' ability to enforce mask mandates, masks should still be worn indoors to protect oneself and others from COVID-19. Considering the omicron...

Mask mandates are banned in Iowa schools once again.

Mask Mandate Lifted in CRCSD Schools

Molly Martin, Writer January 25, 2022

The CRCSD has lifted the mask mandate for all students and staff following a court ruling in the 8th Circuit Court. In an email to CRCSD families, Superintendent Noreen Bush announced the universal...

Mask mandates are once again allowed in Iowa schools.

Iowa School Mask Mandate Ban Struck Down

Alyx Goldensoph, Writer September 13, 2021

A federal judge temporarily ordered Iowa to allow mask mandates in schools Monday, Sept. 19. The order will expire when the court rules it is acceptable to stop wearing masks. Judge Robert Pratt issued...

The University of Iowa is included in Iowa City's mask mandate.

Iowa City Mask Mandate Begins August 19

Joel Dillman, Writer August 19, 2021

A city-wide mask mandate goes into effect in Iowa City Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. This mandate opposes the spirit of the state law HF 847, passed May 20, which prohibits cities and counties from issuing mask...

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