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‘Best buds’ look out for each other: Hoglan fourth graders have bond

When Pedro Torres and Manuel Morales met two years ago they became fast friends. Now, the fourth graders at Hoglan Elementary School have a strong bond. Their teacher, Gena Graglia, said the two represent what friendship means. Read their full … Continue reading

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Anson students plant garden near playground: Produce will be used to make salsa

There’s a new attraction near the playground at Anson Elementary School but it’s not a slide or a swing. Anson students, along with two Marshalltown Hy-Vee staff members, planted a salsa garden Thursday morning. Read the full story in today’s … Continue reading

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School district honors longtime, retiring staff

Staff with the Marshalltown Community School District came together Wednesday to honor longtime employees and those retiring this year at the Marshalltown Education Association spring tea. Read the full story in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Miller hosts 7th annual Soccer Shootout

More than 140 students participated in the 7th annual Miller Middle School Soccer Shootout Wednesday, May 7, at Franklin Field. The tournament ran from 2:45pm to 6:45pm, with eight boys teams and four girls team competing in the tournament. Tournament … Continue reading

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Marshalltown students excel at CTE Extravaganza

Marshalltown Community College hosted the second annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Extravaganza Wednesday, April 30, with area schools showcasing their talents in areas ranging from welding to cake decorating. Marshalltown Community School District, GMG, East Marshall, West Marshall and … Continue reading

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Miller duo advance to National History Day

Miller Middle School students Jacqueline Wahl and Victoria Johnson will complete in the National History Day contest June 15-19 in College Park, Maryland. Wahl and Johnson qualified for the national competition after advancing through district and state contests. Their group … Continue reading

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Seventh grader projects positivity

No matter what day it is, Miller Middle School seventh grade student Vanessa Magana has a smile on her face. “She brightens the day of everybody in class and she’s a good role model,” said her math teacher Deb Johnson. … Continue reading

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School district to purchase 1,200 more computers: Acer Chromebooks to be used by students

More than 1,200 additional computers will be headed to the Marshalltown Community School District for student use next school year. As part of what school leaders are calling a digital conversion, the district plans to purchase 1,248 Acer Chromebooks. The … Continue reading

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Eighth annual Lenihan Spelling Bee held May 8

Jade Tesar was the champion of the eighth annual Lenihan Intermediate School Spelling Bee held Thursday, May 8. Jillian Lang was runner-up in the contest, which according to organizers featured on of the longest final rounds in the bee’s history. … Continue reading

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Schools celebrate healthy living on Go the Distance Day

Several Marshalltown schools participated in Go the Distance Day on Friday, May 2, encouraging students and staff to participate in physical fitness. At Rogers Elementary students participated in a flash mob dance. Students danced for 30 minutes outside, moving to … Continue reading

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