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Bus driver shortage forces Davenport school district to cancel classes

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January 3rd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Students in one of Iowa’s largest school districts got an extra day of vacation today (Monday). The Davenport Community School District cancelled classes at all of its schools due to a shortage of bus drivers. Reports say two private schools in Davenport also cancelled for the same reason — not enough drivers to run the routes. Davenport public schools alone have nearly 14,000 students enrolled. This was to have been their first day back at school after a two-week holiday break. There’s no word yet on whether buses will roll tomorrow.