Creek Valley schools name new superintendent

After a 10-week search process, the Creek Valley Public School District has named a new superintendent. On Tuesday, the district announced Ron Howard will take over the position beginning July 1.

Howard, with 36 years experience in the education system, is presently superintendent at Hayes Center Public Schools in Hayes Center, a district with approximately 100 students. Creek Valley has more than 200 students throughout its elementary, middle and high schools.

Current Superintendent Ted Classen is retiring at the end of June.

Howard began his educational career in Bennett, Colo., where he wor...