Southwest Iowa public charter school awarded up to $1.2M in state grants
Red Barn Schoolhouse in Crescent has been awarded up to $1.2 million in state grant funding to help establish the new public charter school, part of more than $8.5 million in grants announced Thursday for nine Iowa charter schools. People wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to speak during a campaign event at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Nebraska's Kwazi Gilmer (3) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Nebraska runs out onto the field before the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. An umbrella lies in the street as heavy rains caused flooding in Omaha, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. Flooding is see at Fun Plex near 70th and Q Street as heavy rains caused flooding in Omaha, on…
