DES MOINES – The teenager killed in a Des Moines crash earlier this week has been identified. The Iowa State Patrol reports that 16-year-old Chad Nicholson was killed in a two vehicle crash in a reportedly stolen vehicle. Nicholson was the passenger in a Hyundai Elantra operated by 16-year-old Alexander Daniel Haus. Police say Nicholson was eluding officers and collided in a wrong-way crash at a high rate of speed with a Jeep Cherokee driven by Aaron Stonehocker of Adel, who was treated and released on scene.

IOWA – A report by Iowa Public Radio indicates Iowa’s Area Education Agencies have 429 fewer employees starting this school year as opposed to last following sweeping changes signed by Governor Kim Reynolds. Four of the AEAs reported 20% or higher staff turnover following the bill that shifted many of the services provided by the agencies to a per-fee model. AEA leadership says they are prioritizing special education but having to leave several spots open due to funding uncertainty.

ROCK VALLEY – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the opening of a temporary school facility for students in the Rock Valley Community School District. The 7,000-square-foot modular school, built by Hegg Construction, will house 150 middle school students in six classrooms, bathrooms, offices, and a common area. The facility is fitted with wireless Internet and smart boards. The $2 million school facility was built and installed on the school property in under seven weeks and is operational and ready to welcome students back to the classroom on Thursday, September 5. 542 homes in Rock Valley were impacted by the storms and 60 businesses were damaged.