Five area elementary teachers have received funds through the Calling All Teachers program. Through the program, U.S. Cellular funds $1 million in classroom projects submitted by public school teachers and this was the fourth year the project worked with DonorsChoose.org.

At Stewart Elementary in Washington, Roberta Wilson received nearly $550 for the Rugged Learners project.

At WACO Elementary School in Crawfordsville, Laura Hudson received approximately $415 for Helping First Graders Build a Good Foundation in Math, while Shelli Brose, Dakota Laidig and Jennifer Miller received about $375 for projects.

Overall, 190 Iowa teachers received over $118,000 for classroom projects.