The Indianola School Board has selected Ted Ihns as the next Superintendent of Indianola Schools, pending a final background check.

Ihns was one of three finalists for the position as named earlier this week, and currently serves as superintendent of Howard-Winneshiek Community Schools in Cresco, and has done so since 2017. Prior to that position, Ihns has worked as a physical education teacher and coach, as well as assistant principal and principal positions in Iowa and Minnesota.

Ihns tells KNIA News he is looking forward to joining the district and taking advantage of the opportunity.

“I’m really excited, humbled, and honored. During my time in the interview process I met a lot of great people, a lot of great students, and it’s just a wonderful community and my family and I could not be more thrilled to have this opportunity in front of us.”

Board President Rob Keller tells KNIA News the board stated goals from early in the process of what they were looking for in a superintendent, and Ihns fit the role.

“Our board members want everyone in the community to know that we are very excited for the future of our district. We believe that Mr. Ihns will provide exceptional, enthusiastic leadership for our staff and board, as we all work together as a team to provide the best educational experience for all of our students.”

Thirty applicants applied for the position, and Ihns will assume the duties of Superintendent beginning July 1st, 2022. Ihns will be featured on In Depth with Dr. Bob Leonard Monday.