The Kewanee Community Unit School District 229 Board of Education voted Feb. 17 to ban student use of cell phones during the school day beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, but the discussion on the topic began two years ago, according to a news release from Supt. Rebecca Baney. Supt. Baney notes the decision followed… Continue reading District officials laid groundwork on cell phone ban years before board decision
