Over three months, there was an ongoing controversy that was heavily watched by people in the Sioux City community concerning the school district superintendent, which began by the second month after he began the position.
These five pieces summarize some of the most important elements of school board meetings and watchdog reporting.
September 3, 2025:
https://www.kwit.org/podcast/spm-news/2025-09-03/sioux-city-superintendent-cordova-did-not-have-iowa-license-as-school-year-began
September 15, 2025:
Plan to have closed school board meeting collapses, after member saying continuing rumors about superintendent necessitates open talks.
September 22, 2025:
https://www.kwit.org/podcast/spm-news/2025-09-22/sioux-city-school-board-members-urged-to-give-more-transparency-on-superintendent-cordova
November 11, 2025:
https://www.kwit.org/podcast/spm-news/2025-11-11/sioux-city-school-board-holds-another-closed-meeting-superintendent-placed-on-second-leave-of-absence
December 11, 2025:
https://www.kwit.org/podcast/spm-news/2025-12-11/leave-of-absence-for-sioux-city-schools-superintendent-cordova-extends-into-second-month
