The Iowa Department of Education announced Monday Iowa schools received nearly $345 million across the state in federal funds for Coronavirus relief, with local public schools receiving assistance. Area schools received:
Knoxville: $1,026,944
Pella: $405,463
Indianola: $1,193,001
Norwalk: $597,616
PCM: $275,721
Pleasantville: $273,798
Melcher-Dallas: $163,789
Twin Cedars: $192,332
Southeast Warren: $148,649
A statement from the Iowa Department of Education said the funds will provide critical support to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Iowa students and families who depend on the essential services provided by schools.