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Assistance League donates $50,000 toward Roundhouse

Posted on October 16, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Assistance League of Marshalltown is donating $50,000 toward the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse project, the largest single gift in the organization’s history. For the past 75 years the Assistance League has been a major contributor to numerous projects throughout … Continue reading →

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More than $1 million bequeathed by Verle and Ellen Hunt

Posted on October 15, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The late Verle and Ellen Hunt firmly believed Marshalltown was an outstanding community with good people. And now the Hunt estate is giving back. More than $1 million was designated from the estate to 12 Marshalltown or central Iowa entities … Continue reading →

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Bobcat Marching Band earns 13th consecutive Division I rating

Posted on October 15, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School’s Bobcat Marching Band earned its 13th consecutive Division I rating at the Iowa High School Music Association State Marching Band Festival Saturday, Oct. 12, in Fort Dodge. The Bobcat musicians performed with 18 other bands in all … Continue reading →

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Schools participate in Healthiest State Initiative walks

Posted on October 10, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Students at several schools took a few extra steps this week toward making Iowa the healthiest state as part of Governor Terry Branstad’s Healthiest State Initiative. The official Healthiest State Walk occurred yesterday, with numerous businesses and community organizations taking … Continue reading →

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‘Orange Out’ planned for Friday’s home football game

Posted on October 9, 2013 by marshalltownschools

In honor of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, the Marshalltown Not In Our Town coalition is encouraging the community to wear orange on Friday, Oct. 11, and to fill the stands for an “Orange Out” at the home football game. … Continue reading →

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Woodbury Duck Dash raises money for playground

Posted on October 9, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Woodbury Elementary held its Inaugural Duck Dash last night in Linn Creek, raising funds for new early childhood playground equipment. More than 600 ducks were sold for $5 each. Seven business sponsors also purchased ducks for larger sums. The “Corporate … Continue reading →

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MHS senior earns Academic All-American Award from National Forensic League

Posted on October 8, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School senior Abby Snyder has been awarded the National Forensic League’s Academic All-American Award. Last year, Snyder qualified for the national tournament for the third year in a row. While this is an amazing accomplishment in itself, she … Continue reading →

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RACOM donates $25,000 to Roundhouse project

Posted on October 7, 2013 by marshalltownschools

RACOM Corporation of Marshalltown donated $25,000 to the Roundhouse renovation last Thursday. Bobcat alumni Mike Miller (’86) and Nick and Carrie Loney (’93) presented the check to Marshalltown High School Principal Aiddy Phomvisay and Activities Director Craig Huegel. “RACOM is … Continue reading →

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Memorial tree relocated to Fisher Elementary

Posted on October 2, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Lonnie Hogeland and his son planted an evergreen tree in front of Hogeland Auto Plaza before Lonnie Jr. passed away in 1998. A few weeks ago the tree found a new home at a place once familiar to Lonnie Jr. … Continue reading →

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MHS National Anthem Singers to perform at Iowa Wild game

Posted on October 1, 2013 by marshalltownschools

The Marshalltown High School National Anthem Singers will perform at the Iowa Wild hockey game Friday, Nov. 1, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Discounted tickets ($12) are available through the MHS Vault. Those who order through the Vault … Continue reading →

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