Eastern Iowa School Closures for January 12th, 2024

Iowa is finally experiencing the full force of winter.

The second week back after the holiday break has almost been an extended vacation for kids in Eastern Iowa. Earlier this week, the storm system that swung through the Hawkeye State caused major school cancelations.

And winter isn't done with us quite yet.

The predicted snowstorm caused many school officials to make the call on Thursday, January 11th and close schools.

Eastern Iowa School Delays and Cancelations for January 12th, 2024

Ackley Geneva Wellsburg Steamboat Rock Community School District: Closed

Aplington-Parkersburg Schools: Closed

Cedar Falls Community School District: Closed

Cedar Rapids Schools: Closed

Charles City Community School District: Closed

Clarksville Community School District: Closed and no activities

Decorah Community School District: Closed

Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District: Closed but with virtual learning day

Grundy Center Community School District: Closed

Hawkeye Community College: Closed

Howard-Winneshiek Community School District: Closed and no activities

Independence Community School District, including St. John: Closed and no activties

Marion Independent School District: Closed

Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District: Closed but with at-home learning for students

Turkey Valley Schools: Closed

Union Community School District: Closed

Waterloo Schools: No school for students because of professional development for teachers

Waverly-Shellrock Community School District: Closed and no activities

More Winter Weather Is On the Way!

The winter weather is set to continue into the weekend. Our weather partners at KCRG are reporting that falling snow is covering the roadways and making travel difficult. Friday evening into Saturday will reportedly see blizzard-like conditions.

According to officials, "gusts of 40-50 mph will be seen, easily blowing the snow around and reducing visibility."

There will be a cold drop over the weekend into the negative temperatures. KCRG officials claim that it is possible that we will see wind chills of -20 to -40 degrees over the weekend.

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