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Pictured during Dr. Seuss Day at Anson Elementary School are, from left, Anson teacher Ginna Randall, Anson Principal Ronnie Manis, Curriculum Director Shauna Smith, the Cat in the Hat (Eric Olson) and Kyle Martin of KFJB Radio. Dozens of community … Continue reading →

Lenihan Intermediate School students in the leadership group Ricochet sold kindness grams during the month of February, which included kind messages and a treat. As part of this project, students raised funds to support the Animal Rescue League and Splash … Continue reading →

Four Miller Middle School students have been selected to participate in the Blank Summer Institute for Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa, June 25-30. Abbey Welden was selected in the area of social sciences, Derek Peng was selected … Continue reading →

Two Lenihan Intermediate School sixth grade students received awards from the Morning Optimists as part of an essay contest titled “Optimism in the Face of Challenges.” Student Kaisa Stanley took first place and a $50 check and student Ruth Fajardo-Zelaya … Continue reading →

Five Marshalltown High School students have been selected to participate among an elite group of dancers who will perform at Wells Fargo Arena on March 4. The students will perform at halftime of the Class 3A girls state basketball championship … Continue reading →

The Iowa High School Speech Association Individual Speech District Competition was a held on February 25 in Newton and Marshalltown High School students had a terrific showing. Eight of the nine events that performed made it to the state competition … Continue reading →

Students from Fisher Elementary School raised $1,574.53 for the House of Compassion supply closet during a recent penny war at the school. Students presented a check to House of Compassion Director Karen Frohwein during a special assembly on February 28. Frohwein … Continue reading →

Students in the Construction Technology II class at Marshalltown High School are starting small as they learn the basics. Students in the class taught by Larry Kadner are building miniature homes as part of a month-long project. “It’s designed to … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown Community College dance team visited Rogers Elementary School on February 24. The team performed as part of a special assembly at the school. Rogers Principal Mick Jurgensen said the visit was part of the college and career ready … Continue reading →

Pictured are three of the hundreds of art pieces on display as part of the Marshalltown Community School District youth art show  at the Fisher Community Center through March 27. An opening reception will be held from 1 to 3 … Continue reading →