Monthly Archives: January 2024

Important business office updates

Updated 2024 W-4 form Due to the enactment of Senate File 565 being passed by the Iowa Legislature in 2023, the Iowa withholding tables and the IA W-4 were revised, effective January 1, 2024. The Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) … Continue reading

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AEA system prepares for legislative session and increased public attention/advocacy

Over the past several months the AEA system has continued to engage with the Governor and legislators in conversations about the AEA system in advance of the start of the legislative session.  The legislative session will gavel in on Monday, … Continue reading

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Congratulations to January’s Difference Makers!

Congratulations to the January Central Rivers AEA staff who were nominated for a Difference Maker Award by our LEA partners (school administrators, superintendents, principals, teachers, etc.) For our January nominees, here is what our LEA partners that nominated you had … Continue reading

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Join us for Coffee with the Chief

Plan now to join Chief Administrator, Joel Pedersen, for coffee with the chief on Friday, February 9! This is a great opportunity to hear virtual updates on agency events, current trends in K-12 education and have any questions or concerns … Continue reading

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All Central Rivers AEA offices closed Monday, January 15 in observance of MLK Day

Don’t forget to change your voicemail greeting and schedule an “away” message to your email for Monday, January 15 so that callers and/or e-mailers will know all Central Rivers AEA offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King … Continue reading

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Save the date for Courageous Conversations!

Mark your calendars and please join us for Courageous Conversations! Each month we will have one topic and two opportunities to join in the conversation. Dates and zoom link are below. Please reach out to Dr. Dana Miller with questions.

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What’s new with INspired Leadership?

Get more of what you want in life! Do you have wellness goals for 2024, want to decrease the impact of stress on your life, or want to increase your life satisfaction? If so, consider how your own personal coach … Continue reading

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Culture and Climate Committee updates

Warm Up Iowa Challenge Now that January has arrived, let’s keep the giving season alive! Let’s have a little friendly competition to see if we can “Warm Up Iowa.” Details can be found below or view the flyer for more … Continue reading

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2024-25 Central Rivers AEA office calendar is now available

The Central Rivers AEA board of directors have approved the agency office calendar for 2024-25. The calendar lists all holidays and office closed days for the school year. A downloadable copy of the calendar can be found on the staff … Continue reading

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