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The USDA announced it will invest up to $18-million to connect local schools with farmers by increasing access to locally-sourced foods, building school gardens and providing food safety training. Applications are due December 5th—Chelsea Christ, co-chair of the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition, expects strong proposals from across the state.

The Des Moines School Board voted unanimously on Sept. 16 to put a $265M bond on the Nov. 4 ballot for the Reimagining Education plan, which will update schools and expand pre-K and career programs. Voters must approve at least 60% of the ballots for the bond to pass — a move that aims to boost student performance.

Girl Scouts in Iowa learn important skills like goal setting, communication and money management through their cookie sales program that will introduce a new flavor called Exploremore—a rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie set to debut in February. The sales will keep proceeds local for community service projects and future scouting trips.

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