Ankeny School Board candidate Amber Romans was almost a teacher. Now she wants to fight for them
Sometimes the only standing between you and following in your father’s footsteps is a broken leg—or at least that was the case for Amber Romans. Romans’ f... Read more.
Tired of school board drama, Ankeny parents want renewed focus on education
About 11 years ago, the Brennan family was preparing to move from the Philadelphia suburbs to Iowa. They had a number of options to choose from—as long as the... Read more.
Why did the Ankeny Chamber pull out of hosting a school board forum?
The Ankeny Chamber of Commerce pulled out of co-hosting Tuesday’s Ankeny School Board candidate forum after it received unspecified “threats,” but the Ank... Read more.
Katie Claeys is proud of her record on the Ankeny School Board
Considering the turmoil that has surrounded the Ankeny School Board over the last few years, no one would blame Katie Claeys if she decided not to run for a sec... Read more.
Lya Williams wants to stop book bans, expand STEM in Johnston schools
One of the first things you should probably learn about Lya Williams is that her name is pronounced Lee-Uh and not Lie-Uh. Another thing you should know is that... Read more.
Diversity question draws mixed response from Johnston School Board Candidates
The demographics of the Johnston School District are becoming more diverse, which is why the district has tried to place an increased emphasis on diversity, equ... Read more.