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MHS students visit Emerson Innovation Center

A group of 22 students from Marshalltown High School took a tour of the Emerson Process Management Innovation Center on Feb. 23 during the Day of Engineering. Other area high school groups were also part of the event. The students … Continue reading

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Fisher students honor Marshalltown Police Department

  Fisher Elementary School held a special assembly on Feb. 25 as students were recognized for exemplifying great character and perfect attendance. At this assembly, the Marshalltown Police Department was recognized for service to the community. Representing the department were … Continue reading

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Student art show through March

    Some of the best art from throughout the Marshalltown Community School District will be on display in March at the Fisher Community Center, 709 S. Center Street. The art was selected for display by the art teachers in … Continue reading

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Family STEM nights presented by ISU students

Franklin, Rogers and Fisher elementary schools recently hosted family STEM nights at each school. Iowa State University students from WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) were on hand challenging families to build the highest tower possible using only gumdrops and … Continue reading

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Science Bound maps out STEM future for Marshalltown students

A strong partnership between Marshalltown Schools and Iowa State University is leading students into the science field. Science Bound is its ninth year for students at Miller Middle School and Marshalltown High School. Students who are selected by their middle … Continue reading

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Emerson/Fisher staff volunteer time tutoring at Lenihan

A new tutoring program is bringing business professionals and sixth graders together for shared learning and community connections. A group of 26 Emerson Process Management/Fisher Division staff, mainly from the Governor Road plant, visit Lenihan Intermediate School weekly to tutor … Continue reading

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San Antonio trip opens up ideas for MHS Health Careers Club

Nine Marshalltown High School students who have leadership roles in the Marshalltown Area Health Careers Club made a trip to San Antonio to learn more about health career options on Feb. 1-7. Led by MHS Dean of Students Dan Terrones … Continue reading

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Parents visit during Café Hoglan

Café Hoglan, a before school gathering of parents and students for reading and a light breakfast, returned to the school on Feb. 19. The event drew 90 parents and other visitors. Parents were able to read books with the students … Continue reading

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Preschool and kindergarten registration is Feb. 27

Registration for preschool and kindergarten students in the Marshalltown Community School District for the 2016-17 school year will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 during the Healthy Family Fair at the Marshalltown Mall (2500 … Continue reading

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Emerson/Fisher professionals speak at Lenihan

Three professionals from Emerson/Fisher talked about their careers and their company to Extended Learning students at Lenihan Intermediate School on Feb. 16 as part of Career Chat. Rachel Kenney, Cherra Meloy and Leah Stanley presented history about the company, talked … Continue reading

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