Monthly Archives: October 2012

Assistance League hosts fundraising dinners for Roundhouse Renovation

The Marshalltown Assistance League is hosting “Around the Table for the Roundhouse” Dinner Parties on Nov. 10 and Nov. 17 in support of the MHS Roundhouse Renovation project. The cost is $100 per person with all proceeds donated to the … Continue reading

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Class of 1969 funds landscaping around MHS signs

Members of the Marshalltown High School Class of 1969 gathered Sunday to dedicate landscaping around the school’s two signs. For their 40th reunion in 2009 the class raised more than $25,000 for a new electronic sign on the corner of … Continue reading

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Anson going for gold in Healthier US Schools Challenge

“Eat Smart/Play Hard” was the message Wednesday at Anson Elementary as the school kicked of its healthier school initiatives. Anson is going for gold in the Healthier US School Challenge, a voluntary certification initiative of the National School Lunch Program. … Continue reading

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Annual Bobcat Band pasta supper Nov. 1

The Bobcat Band will host the 7th Annual Band Pasta Supper on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, from 5-8 PM in the Marshalltown High School Cafeteria. The students will be selling tickets for $5, which entitles one individual a pasta dinner … Continue reading

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MHS musicians selected for All-State

Multiple Marshalltown High School musicians were selected for All-State band, orchestra and choir during auditions Oct. 20. Selected for membership in the All-State Chorus are: Grace Franck, Liz Russell, Joe Cahill, Carlos Woerner and first alternate, Brenda Livengood. Selected for … Continue reading

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MHS students attend World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Emma Runquist and Abby Snyder were among 150 students from around the world selected for the Global Youth Institute Oct. 18-20 in Des Moines. A program of the World Food Prize Foundation, the institute brought together students from 25 states … Continue reading

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Working hard and getting better: Franklin student shows improvement

Caroline Myers has put an increased emphasis on her school work the last couple of years and her teacher is taking notice. Read Caroline’s full spotlight in today’s Times-Republican.

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Quiz Bowl team on top at Ankeny

The Marshalltown High School Quiz Bowl team took first place at the Ankeny Quiz Bowl Saturday, Oct. 20. The team was ranked fourth going into the semifinal round and defeated second-ranked Ames “B” team to qualify for the finals. In … Continue reading

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Marshalltown students showcased at ITEC Conference

Two Marshalltown students were among an elite group from across Iowa showcasing their projects at the Iowa Technology & Education Connection (ITEC) Conference Oct. 15 in Des Moines. Andrea Lothe, a freshman at Marshalltown High School, and Sean Nyuon, a … Continue reading

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Franklin starts Students of the Month program

Students exhibiting positive behavior are getting a little time in the limelight at Franklin Elementary thanks to the new Students of the Month program. Each month teachers nominate one student in each classroom exhibiting the positive behavior characteristics of “R … Continue reading

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