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Miller Middle School will present its spring play “Alice” on Thursday, April 20. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Miller Middle School auditorium (125 S. 11th St.). The play is an adaptation of the classic “Alice in … Continue reading →

Miller Middle School choir teacher Sue Walsh selected six Miller students to attend and perform in an honor choir event at Ballard High School in Huxley on April 7. Selected to attend were Brenna Hempy, Samara Torres, Taylor Hoffman, Jackson … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown Community School District honored Marilyn Rhodes for her 65 years of service on April 14. The event, held in the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse team room, was attended by hundreds of people. They were there to honor Rhodes, … Continue reading →

Mark Lee said is excited to take over as the next principal of Fisher Elementary School in the Marshalltown Community School District later this year. Lee is currently elementary principal at Baranof Elementary School in the Sitka, Alaska School District. … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown Community School District has recognized four staff members with Employee of the Quarter awards for the third quarter of the school year. Below are the four award winners. Oscar Cardenas Oscar Cardenas has been an English Language Learner … Continue reading →

Three Marshalltown Community School District students have been recognized in the statewide Letters About Literature contest. Anson Elementary fourth grader Nolan Wilson was named a finalist and Lenihan Intermediate School fifth graders Jayda Matteson and Desy Sung were named semifinalists. … Continue reading →

The Fisher Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is planning a 5K run/walk on April 29 at the school. The run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. It will be followed by a free kids fun run at approximately 10 a.m. Money … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School students picked up several awards at the CIML conference art show on April 5 at Ames High School. “We are really just so proud of the work that our students put in, and it is nice to … Continue reading →

Wiser enters final coaching season, nears teaching retirement in physical education For Don Wiser, a career of 44 years is coming to an end this spring. “It really hasn’t hit me yet,” Wiser said. “It doesn’t seem possible it’s been … Continue reading →

Marshalltown High School instrumental and vocal music students participated in the State Solo/Small Ensemble Contest on April 8 in Newton. The band earned 30 Division I Ratings and 10 Division II ratings. The orchestra earned three Division I ratings and … Continue reading →