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

Our Empowered students have created, “Red 4 Ed,” apparel items for all Central Rivers AEA staff to support us during our efforts to advocate for education! Check out the Empowered students’ storefront to order yours today. A message to help … Continue reading →

March is here and it’s time to celebrate Spring! For each weekday, a new prompt (saying/theme) will be shared, and we encourage you to post a GIF to the padlet link (or scan the QR code below to access the … Continue reading →

Bringing Purpose Mindset Zoom March 22, 8:00-9:00 am Are you interested in continued learning to enhance your mindset and improve your life satisfaction? If so, join Central Rivers AEA colleagues on March 22, from 8 – 9:00 am, to explore … Continue reading →

Plan now to join your colleagues for the all staff retirement celebration in May. Keep an eye out for more details, such as the list of retirees and the date/time of the celebration, that will be available in next month’s … Continue reading →

W-2s for the calendar year 2023 were handed out to office staff or mailed to your home during the week of January 22. If you need another copy, please visit the Web Link portal under Employee Information > Payroll and … Continue reading →

While we regret that we can’t provide staff with assurances of a quick solution or a guaranteed outcome, we know that our collective work continues to matter. Stay engaged in the process and with our advocates. Remember, our mantra around … Continue reading →

Farewell to Executive Director of Educational Services, Jen Sigrist, who will be leaving Central Rivers AEA on June 30, 2024 to join the Norwalk Community School District as the new Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, pending board approval next … Continue reading →

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

Appetizer celebration for “National Language Day” will take place during February 15 regional meetings February 21 is National Language Day! Prepare to celebrate with “apps” from around the world – not for your phone – for your mouth! Sign up … Continue reading →

February 15 Plans Due to the uncertain AEA legislative landscape, a decision was made to postpone learning around the next Key Mindset, originally scheduled for February 15 prior to regional meetings. If you do not usually attend regional meetings, please … Continue reading →

The 2024 All-Staff Kickoff meeting will be held on Friday, August 16. Please add this date to your calendar. The meeting will be held in the Cedar Falls Conference Center and attendance is mandatory for all Central Rivers AEA employees.

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 →