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Lenihan Intermediate School sixth graders took part in the gravity cruiser challenge on Feb. 12 in the school’s gym. The challenge had groups of students building gravity cruisers, a prototype toy as part of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and … Continue reading →

  Stories were shared and a storied history of Bobcat athletics was celebrated during the Marshalltown High School basketball games on Feb. 12. It was the 51st anniversary of the first game ever played in the MHS Roundhouse. A highlight … Continue reading →

  Hundreds of students from Miller Middle School were honored for academic excellence and perfect attendance during a special awards night on Feb. 11. Seventh and eighth grade students who have earned a B average in the first semester and … Continue reading →

On Feb. 12, 1965 the Marshalltown High School Roundhouse hosted its first basketball game, with the Bobcats taking on Ames. In honor of the 51st anniversary and as a way to celebrate the renovated Roundhouse, there will be special events … Continue reading →

Lenihan Intermediate School held an event to honor hundreds of students on the honor roll during its annual “Hats Off To Our Scholars” event on Feb. 9 at the Marshalltown High School/Community Auditorium. The event featured students on the gold … Continue reading →

World-renowned artist Guillermo Cuellar visited Marshalltown High School and presented to pottery students throughout the day on Feb. 5. Cuellar, a native of Venezuela who attended Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, shared his knowledge of ceramics with the group. He … Continue reading →

Marshalltown Community School District elementary art teacher Maggie Parks has been selected to receive the 2016 “Excellence in PK-12 Art Education Award” from the United States Society for Education through Art. Parks teaches at Fisher Elementary School and Woodbury Elementary … Continue reading →

A partnership between Marshalltown High School and the area’s biggest employer is helping build connections among parents and school staff for the betterment of students. Marshalltown High School staff members visit the JBS processing plant for several hours during the … Continue reading →

Staff at Lenihan Intermediate School and Miller Middle School in Marshalltown are planning upcoming awards nights for students. Both events are free and open to the public. Lenihan Intermediate School Lenihan will hold a “Hats Off to Our Scholars” night … Continue reading →

The Marshalltown High School Jazz band traveled to Denison High School on Jan. 28 for the Iowa High School Music Association State Jazz Contest. The band earned a Division 1 rating from all three judges with scores of 49, 49 and … Continue reading →