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Summary:
Due to weather and travel conditions following Thanksgiving break, numerous schools and universities across central and north-central Iowa are announcing delays and closures for Monday. As of Sunday evening, at least 65 schools are experiencing delays or closures. Major universities like Drake, Iowa State, and UNI have canceled classes, along with several other colleges and community colleges.
News Article:
Iowa Schools and Universities Grapple with Post-Thanksgiving Travel, Announce Delays and Closures
DES MOINES, Iowa – Students returning from Thanksgiving break face travel disruptions as numerous schools and universities across central and north-central Iowa announce delays and closures for Monday, November 27th. As of 9:30 p.m. Sunday, at least 65 K-12 schools are affected, with districts like AGWSR, Alden, BCLUW, Belmond-Klemme, Fort Dodge, South Hamilton, and Webster City implementing 2-hour delays. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, Chariton, Eagle Grove, and Mormon Trail schools will be fully closed.
The decision to delay or cancel classes is largely attributed to challenging weather conditions and the desire to allow students ample time to safely return to campus after the holiday.
Major universities including Drake, Iowa State University (ISU), and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) have preemptively canceled classes for Monday. Simpson College, Central College, Grinnell College, Grand View University, Iowa Central Community College and Des Moines Area Community College are also closed.
Parents and students are advised to check local news sources and school websites for the most up-to-date information regarding delays and closures. A comprehensive list of impacted institutions can be found [link to KCCI’s list].
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