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Miller Art Club creates artwork for school library

The Miller Middle School library is decked out with some new, colorful artwork thanks to the creative efforts of the school’s Art Club. Led by art teachers Stephanie Lane and Lindsay Delagardelle, the group of more than 40 seventh and … Continue reading

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Rogers pilots in-school scouting program

On Monday, May 20, nine Rogers Elementary students gathered in the school library for the last time this spring as members of Boy Scout Troop 1136. The students had spent many Monday lunch recess times together, learning about service and … Continue reading

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Class of 2013 earns $1.76 million in scholarships

The Marshalltown High School Class of 2013 is heading into the world with big plans and funding to back it up. This year’s seniors earned a combined $1.76 million in scholarships, including $752,403 alone for their first year of post-secondary … Continue reading

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Anson Gold Day: Students, teachers, community celebrate Anson Elementary School’s HUSSC Gold Award

“Each and every one of you is a part of this success,” Mayor Tommy Thompson told an assembly of students and staff from Anson Elementary as he declared May 22, 2013, “Anson Gold Day”. Mayor Thompson’s proclamation was just one … Continue reading

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Marshalltown students earn meritorious awards at Project Share

Several Marshalltown students earned meritorious awards at Project Share, the annual student project showcase held May 9-10 at Marshalltown Community College. Project Share included students from all Marshalltown elementary schools and Lenihan Intermediate School, as well as MACS, BCLUW, Dike-New … Continue reading

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Miller students, senior citizens form bonds through service learning

Wendy Beckman’s students at Miller Middle School have added a number of senior citizens to their list of good friends. The students spent one hour each month this school year at Bickford Cottage playing games, completing crafts, and forming bonds … Continue reading

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Fourth grader learns at school, home: Student has made big strides this year

Strides in academic achievement don’t have to be made only inside the walls of a classroom. Hoglan Elementary School fourth grade student Drew Carson is proof of that. Read Drew’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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$10K grant provides bikes for 99 Lenihan students

At Lenihan Intermediate School Saturday morning, 99 faces wore 99 smiles. Staff from Lenihan and nonprofit Variety provided 99 bikes, helmets and padlocks to children at the school. The Martha Ellen Tye Foundation funded the program with a $10,000 grant. … Continue reading

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Assistance League plans more Roundhouse dinner parties

The Marshalltown Assistance League will host several “Around the Table for the Roundhouse” dinner parties in June and August. All proceeds from the dinner parties are donated to the Roundhouse Renovation Project. Tickets are $100 per person, with checks made … Continue reading

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MHS students sew quilts for hospice

Students in Marshalltown High School’s Fashion Design and Merchandising class are putting the skills they’ve learned to use by helping others in their community. The students recently designed and sewed a number of quilts for patients at Iowa River Hospice. … Continue reading

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