Archive for February, 2012
Posted: Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 6:25 am
Governor Terry Branstad has been looking at allowable growth in schools, as the Senate approved a 4% allowable growth for the 2013-2014 school year. Mid-Prairie and Keota Superintendent Mark Schneider explains that allowable growth is based on cost per student.
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Keywords: allowable growth, Education, Schools
Posted: Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 6:24 am
As previously reported, lawmakers are looking at reducing the percent of taxes collected from commercial properties from 100 to 40%. On Wednesday night, a the House Ways and Means Committee approved the bill.
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Keywords: commercial property, reform, tax
Posted: Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 6:23 am
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The Columbus Community School Board of Education had 4 meetings this week. They purpose of these meetings was to interview potential candidates for the superintendent position.
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Keywords: Columbus, Meeting, school, Superintendent
Posted: Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 6:22 am
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An event is happening tomorrow to coincide with a book release from late last year.
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Keywords: A Day in the Life of Washington Part II
Posted: Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 6:21 am
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The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks boys’ basketball game tonight is doing something different with admission.
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Keywords: Mid-Prairie Basketball, Murray Family
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 8:04 am
Birthday winner — Roger Slemmons, North Liberty
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 8:00 am
Girls Class 1A Regionals got underway Thursday night.
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Keywords: Girls Basketball, IMS, Lone Tree, regional, Sigourney, WACO, WMU
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 6:30 am
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The Washington City Council met last night and held discussion about the city budget for the next fiscal year.
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Keywords: Washington City Council
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 6:28 am
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The Washington School Board is meeting tonight and will be hearing an update on the construction of the new high school as part of the meeting.
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Keywords: Washington School Board
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 6:26 am
The Public Works Director of Kalona, Mike Bowlin, resigned at the city council meeting on Monday. City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh says Bowlin is looking to explore other opportunities.
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Keywords: City Hall, mike bowlin, public works
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 6:25 am
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The public is invited to a meeting tonight to talk about the future growth of Washington.
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Keywords: Brent Hinson, Washington Comprehensive Plan
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 6:24 am
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The month of February is considered Heart Health Month and many of us may not know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
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Keywords: Dr. Stephan Schomer, Heart Health Month
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 6:23 am
Iowa Mennonite School’s FFA Program was one of six Iowa FFA chapters to receive a $1,500 grant from the Iowa Food and Family Project. These “Plant a Seed” grants are to be used to promote agricultural awareness and youth activities in their communities.
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Keywords: FFA, Grant, IMS
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 6:22 am
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A special winter party has been planned for area Clover Kids and their friends.
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Keywords: Amy Green, Clover Kids
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 6:21 am
The Winfield-Mt. Union Community School district will have a meeting next Wednesday. They will here several reports at this meeting including reports from the Athletic Director, Superintendent, and an Elementary Curriculum report.
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Keywords: board, Winfield-Mt. Union, WMU
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 1:38 am
Title: Benfit Auction and Baked Potato Bar
Description: Pathway Christian School is hosting a Benefit Auction and Baked Potato Bar on Friday the 24th from 4-8pm, with the auction starting at 5. For more information contact Pathway Christian School at 319-656-5443
Date: 2012-02-24
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 1:37 am
Title: The Art of Marriage
Description: Sunnyside Mennonite Church will be hosting the event, The Art of Marriage, on March 16th and 17th starting at 7pm. The cost is $45 dollars per couple and registration is required by March 5th. Call Grace Schumann at 319-470-8971 to register.
Start Date: 2012-02-16
End Date: 2012-02-17
Posted: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 at 1:37 am
Title: Murray Family Benefit
Description: A Benefit to the Murray Family will be held at Mid-Prairie High School on Friday. Donations will be taken in lieu of admission to the basketball games. A similar event was held during the basketball games on Tuesday night. The final deposit for that event was $9,307.75
Date: 2012-02-10
Posted: Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Celebration of Life Service for 91 year old Stanley Swartzendruber will be held 1:30 PM on Sunday (2/12), at the Kalona Mennonite Church.
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Posted: Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at 9:20 am
Wanted
Kenmore sewing machine with cams
319-653-6256
Keywords: sewing machine, Wanted
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