Thu Feb 13 10:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Iowa Schools Delay or Cancel Classes Due to Arctic Blast Following Heavy Snow

**DES MOINES, IA –** Following Wednesday’s heavy snowfall and the arrival of arctic temperatures, numerous Iowa school districts have announced delays or closures for Thursday, February [Insert Date].

Des Moines Public Schools will open two hours late. Several other metro and central Iowa districts, including Carlisle, Norwalk, Indianola, Marshalltown, and Perry, are also implementing two-hour delays.

However, a number of districts have opted for full closures, including Chariton, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, East Union, and Mormon Trail. A comprehensive list of school closings is available [Insert Link to List].

Residents are encouraged to monitor weather conditions via the station’s skycam page [Insert Link to Skycams], which provides live aerial views from across the state. The frigid temperatures and lingering snow are expected to impact travel throughout the day.

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