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Government students at Marshalltown High School met longtime U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley as part of the senator’s tour of the Iowa’s 99 counties Wednesday.  Grassley – the President Pro-Tempore of the U.S. Senate – shared information about lawmaking at the … Continue reading →

All over the country, healthcare personnel are receiving the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations, and Marshalltown Schools Health Services staff joined those ranks on Thursday.   School nurses and health aides received their first dose of the vaccine at McFarland Clinic, … Continue reading →

Bobcat students have completed another great Caring Project this holiday season, this time focusing on the hospital employees who have worked tirelessly to keep Marshalltown residents healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students at Rogers Elementary School have created kind “Thank … Continue reading →

A rare astronomical event has been unfolding in the starry sky over Marshalltown this month, and the Marshalltown High School Astronomy class invited community members to view the spectacle through telescopes at Green Castle Recreation Area Monday evening. The giant … Continue reading →

Four years ago, an eighth grade trip to the State Capitol Building sparked an interest in students Abbey Welden and Mary Kate Gruening; starting in January, the MHS seniors will fulfill longtime goals by serving as legislative Pages. A Page … Continue reading →

Each year, several Bobcat students and staff members take part in generous Caring Projects to support the Marshalltown community during the holiday season.  One effort bringing smiles to many faces across Marshalltown took place at Franklin Elementary School this week, … Continue reading →

The MHS Bobcats worked as a school-wide team – from the wrestling mat to the swimming pool to the sidelines – during Senior Night events this week. To ensure senior student-athletes felt seen by friends and family who could not … Continue reading →

Agriculture is a leading industry in Iowa, and a new course at Marshalltown High School is bringing hands-on agricultural education to Bobcat students.  MHS Introduction to Agriculture teacher Tara Leytham said students have enjoyed the coursework and activities, which focus … Continue reading →

Three dedicated Marshalltown Community School District staff members have earned Employee of the Quarter honors for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year. All three have had a positive impact on their fellow employees and the District overall.  The … Continue reading →

Six Marshalltown High School music students have attained the highest individual honor available to Iowa high school musicians – each has been selected as a member of one of the 2020 All-State Music Ensembles. Congratulations to the following students: All-State … Continue reading →