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Congratulations to our Creative Services team who took home eight awards, including highest honors for writing and design, at the Iowa School Public Relations Association (ISPRA) spring awards night!

On May 23 the committee is hosting a social time at Pepper’s Grill & Sports Pub located at 620 East 18th Street in Cedar Falls from 3:30-5 pm. Following dismissal from the All-Regional Meeting, employees are encouraged to be social, … Continue reading →

Teachers and parents know that with the joy of summer also comes the lazy days of potential summer learning slide. Sitting idle for as long as three months could potentially undo the gains made throughout the year and affect how … Continue reading →

Please help us congratulate our new Discipline Leads who have been chosen for the following positions:  Michelle Haberman, Early Childhood (NW Sector) Lindsay Humpal, Early Childhood (NE Sector) Jennifer Buseman, Occupational Therapy Lead (Agency) Ashley Sires, Team Rep Lead (South Sector) … Continue reading →

May is “Better Hearing and Speech Month” which is a great time to draw attention to the role parents and other caregivers give in developing language skills. Central Rivers AEA Speech Language Pathologists in collaboration with Creative Services staff members … Continue reading →

Covenant Wellness Services is offering a special on gift certificates good for a 60 minute massage for only $40 when purchased now through Mother’s Day (no expiration date). Certificates can be purchased at their Kimball Ridge Center location and at … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Cedar Valley Philanthropist Miller Roskamp and Grinnell-Newburg Superintendent Dr. Janet Stutz on being honored with the Friend of the AEA award by Iowa’s Area Education Agencies! The Friend of the AEA award acknowledges outstanding individuals for their contributions … Continue reading →

Please be aware that the period for benefits enrollment will begin on May 1 and run through May 20. All benefits-eligible employees must complete this process even if declining insurance, making no changes, resigning, or retiring. As you are aware, … Continue reading →

Save the date for this year’s retirement celebration which is being held on Wednesday, May 23 from 9-10 am during the All-Regional meeting in Cedar Falls. Rather than holding three separate celebrations, this year we are starting a new tradition … Continue reading →

Amber Dietz has been chosen as Regional Administrator for Region 2, effective July 1.  Amber is originally from Nashua and earned her degrees from Iowa State University, Hamline University in St. Paul, and the University of Iowa. For the past … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Melissa Hesner for winning the March Madness Bracket Challenge organized by our culture/climate committee. Melissa was tied with Sara Youngblut, but edged out Sara with the total points criteria in the championship game. Thanks to everyone (59 participants) … Continue reading →

On Thursday, April 26, the Climate & Culture Committee, along with Regions 4 and 7 are hosting a potluck for staff from 11:30-1:00 in the Cedar Falls Conference Center. The AEA is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build a … Continue reading →

In an effort to share more information about the role that Iowa’s AEAs play in education, last week the AEA system communications directors launched a redesigned website and new video. We encourage you to share this video, as well as … Continue reading →

The Central Rivers AEA Board of Directors met Wednesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cedar Falls Conference Center. Minutes of the meeting will be available after approval at the next month’s meeting. May’s board meeting will be held … Continue reading →