KWWL Latest School Closings and Delays

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As winter weather patterns shift across Eastern Iowa, staying informed on school schedules is a top priority for families in the Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and Dubuque areas. KWWL Channel 7 serves as the region’s primary source for real-time closing and delay information.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Check the KWWL Closing List

KWWL provides several ways to access their “Cancellations and Delays” dashboard, which is updated the moment a district superintendent makes a decision.

1. Online & Desktop

The most comprehensive list is found at KWWL.com/Closings. The list is alphabetized and covers:

K-12 Public and Private Schools
Colleges and Universities (including UNI and Hawkeye Community College)
Daycare Centers and Preschools
Churches and Civic Organizations

2. The KWWL News & Weather Apps

For parents on the go, the KWWL News App and the Storm Track 7 Weather App provide push notifications. You can customize these alerts to trigger specifically when your selected school district posts a change.

3. On-Air Ticker

During the Today in Iowa morning broadcast (starting at 4:30 AM), a rolling ticker at the bottom of the screen displays all active closures.

Understanding Common Delay Types

In Iowa, weather decisions are often made based on temperature (wind chill) as much as snowfall. Here is what to expect:

Status	Impact on Students
2-Hour Delay	School begins 2 hours after the normal start time. No morning preschool/kindergarten in most districts.
Early Dismissal	School ends early (usually between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM) to get buses off the road before peak storm intensity.
Closed / Remote Learning	The physical building is closed. Depending on the district, this may be a traditional “Snow Day” or a shift to “Required Remote Learning.”

When are decisions made?

For morning delays or cancellations, most Iowa superintendents aim to make the call by 5:15 AM. If a delay is upgraded to a full cancellation, that decision is typically announced by 7:15 AM.

Pro-Tip: During extreme cold, “Wind Chill Warnings” often trigger delays even if roads are clear. This is to ensure students aren’t standing at bus stops in dangerous sub-zero temperatures.

Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Iowa from KWWL. KWWL is eastern Iowa’s homepage for breaking news, severe weather, video and sports, with newsrooms in Waterloo, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

KWWL, virtual and VHF digital channel 7, is a dual NBC/CW-affiliated television station licensed to Waterloo, Iowa, United States and serving the Eastern Iowa television market. The station is owned by Quincy Media.-Wikipedia

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