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A large group of students and staff gathered for a group photo on Oct. 27 at Lenihan Intermediate School. The group wore red as part of Red Ribbon Week and then “turned their backs” on drugs by turning away from the … Continue reading →

Marshalltown Community School District Transportation Director Don Meyer said the issue of motorists driving around school bus stop arms continues to be a concern. The stop arms are meant to keep cars a safe distance away when buses are picking … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School senior Dayana Carrera and junior exchange student Unmesh Datar participated in the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute held in Des Moines Oct. 15 through 17. Dayana and Unmesh joined 200 other students from across the country as … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown High School Bobcat Marching Band performed at the Iowa High School Music Association State Marching Band Festival in Fort Dodge at Dodger Stadium on October 10. The band, under the direction of Bret Lee and Brett Umthun, earned … Continue reading →

Students in the Spanish for the World of Medicine class taught by James Christensen at Marshalltown High School are building connections with the community and learning more about the Spanish language at the same time as part of a special … Continue reading →

A group of 40 Marshalltown High School students received in-depth training on violence prevention in hopes they can mentor younger students and learn more about how they can help in tense situations should they arise. Dr. Alan Heisterkamp, director of … Continue reading →

Tony Smith and Raechel Hannam were crowned king and queen of Marshalltown High School Homecoming on Oct. 1 during the coronation ceremony. Other members of the Homecoming court this year were Jack Greene, Omar Medina, Josh Edel, Daniel Wieland, Peyton … Continue reading →

Hula hoops were whirling around the Woodbury Elementary School gym on Sept. 24 as part of a visit by a special guest. Mary Boyvey brought her Sparkle Hoop Dance exercise  to the school. She is making several visits to Woodbury … Continue reading →

Three Marshalltown High School students have been honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program. MHS seniors Ellyn Boland, Collin Krukow and Tim Potter have recently received recognition. Boland has been named a semifinalist in the program. Semifinalists represent less than … Continue reading →

Franklin Elementary School Principal Tim Holmgren welcomed a box full of school supplies as a donation from Anytime Fitness members in Marshalltown. Anytime Fitness held a promotion in which enrollment fees were waived for new members if they donated school … Continue reading →