Hunt accepts superintendent position in Anamosa

After seven years at the helm of the Dike-New Hartford school district, Superintendent Larry Hunt has announced that he will accept the same position with Anamosa and move on at the end of June.
           
Hunt’s tenure has been marked by a steady enrollment increase at D-NH, from approximately 791 students served during the 2011-2012 school year to 882 in 2017-2018. Thanks in part to its close proximity to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area, the district has bucked the trend of declining rural numbers across the state as Dike continues to add new housing. In assessing his time here, Hunt points to increased success metrics and behavior under his watch.
           
“I think we’ve gained a focus on student achievement data better than maybe what we’ve had in the past,” he said. “And I think we’ve done some good facility improvements over the years. I think we’ve made good strides… Hindsight is 20/20, but I think as we’ve progressed, we’ve done a pretty good job for the most part.”
           
According to theAnamosa Eureka-Journal, Hunt was one of 24 total applicants for the job, and the Jones County district situated between Cedar Rapids and Dubuque is currently serving about 1,225 students. His goals for the new job include improving sharing opportunities, professional development and working closely with nearby colleges.
           
School Board president Melissa Hinde could not be immediately reached for comment, and a replacement has not yet been named. 
 
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