The first day of school at North Mahaska has been delayed.  Classes at North Mahaska were supposed to start Wednesday (8/26), but Superintendent Angela Livezey says hot weather forecast for this week has forced a change in plans.

“As most of our patrons know, we do not have air conditioning in our buildings yet.  And fans are not allowed per CDC guidelines.”

You’ll remember a bond issue was passed last year in the North Mahaska School District for improvements to the school buildings, including air conditioning.  Livezey says the air conditioning hasn’t been installed yet.

“We passed a bond last September with 87% (approval) and air conditioning was included as part of that.  It will be completed at the end of next summer.”