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The latest Schools coverage for Cedar Rapids and Linn County.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District selected a new director of strategic communications with experience in Eastern Iowa public schools and city government.
The educator previously led Garfield Elementary in Kansas City and holds a doctorate in education leadership.
State funding changes have led the Linn County district to adjust its planned facility project.
The Cedar Rapids private school began construction on a 9,300-square-foot addition to its campus, aiming for completion by August 2027.
The district will serve breakfast and lunch at 10 primary sites, plus lunch-only at two parks and Metro High School, through Aug. 14.
Dixon, a six-year Jefferson staff member, will take over July 1, pending school board approval.
