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Rogers Elementary hosts healthy learning night

Rogers Elementary School held a healthy learning night as part of its Family Learning Center on March 17. The event featured information on Rogers school programs then rolled into a fitness and nutrition fair, which drew dozens of people. The … Continue reading

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MHS presents ‘Mary Poppins’ March 18 and 19

  Marshalltown High School will present the spring musical “Mary Poppins” on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, both at 7 p.m. at the MHS/Community Auditorium. The musical focuses on the arrival of the magical nanny Mary Poppins to … Continue reading

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Community asked to provide input for superintendent search

The Marshalltown Community School District Board of Education has selected McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development to assist in the important task of selecting superintendent candidates for the board to interview. Community members are invited to provide valuable … Continue reading

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Police leaders talk about careers in law enforcement

Three leaders in the Marshalltown Police Department stopped by Lenihan Intermediate School on March 15 to take part in the Extended Learning Program’s monthly after school career chat. Chief Mike Tupper, Captain Chris Jones and Sergeant Rick Bellile talked to … Continue reading

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MHS students compete at state individual speech contest

Five Marshalltown High School students had successful showings at the State Individual Speech Contest on March 12 at North Scott High School in Eldridge, hosted by the Iowa High School Speech Association. Senior Megan Emerson received Division 1 ratings in … Continue reading

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Community members talk careers at Miller

Dozens of community members have turned into the teachers at Miller Middle School for two days this week. The school is hosting its annual career fair this week, as students are learning from professionals in a wide range of fields. … Continue reading

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Anson families gather for Chris Cakes night

More than 330 people attended the annual Anson Elementary School Chris Cakes night on March 10. Cooks from Chris Cakes were serving up –  and flipping through the air – pancakes in the school’s cafeteria for students and their families … Continue reading

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MHS 4-H Club members learn from mock interviews

Students in the Marshalltown High School 4-H Club were able to sharpen their interview skills in a relaxed setting after school on March 8. Students took part in mock interviews with local professionals to learn what works and what doesn’t … Continue reading

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MHS student earns highest possible ACT score

When Mitch Eberle took the ACT college placement test last fall, he thought he did well. But when he got his scores back, it surprised even him. The Marshalltown High School junior earned a score of 36, the highest possible … Continue reading

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MHS junior wins Simpson College art award

Marshalltown High School junior Ashley Macbeth was recently honored by Simpson College as part of a high school art contest. Macbeth received a fourth place award and had her work displayed at Simpson in Indianola last month. She took part … Continue reading

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