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Student-run cafe coming to southeast Iowa town, empowering students with special needs
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A new cafe opening in southeast Iowa aims to empower students and adults with special needs. The Oskaloosa Community School District is getting ready to open its new Spirit Cafe on First Avenue East. The district says the cafe provides opportunities for students and adults with special needs to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.
L-S boys finish third, C-M ninth at SICL track and field meet
MARENGO — The streak is over. After winning the conference title in four straight seasons, the Lynnville-Sully boys track and field team was limited to one victory on April 30 and when the meet finally ended three days later, the Hawks were in third place of the 11-team field.
Inside a rural Iowa school district’s fight to save public education
When Kevin Hosbond was teaching English and coaching speech in the rural southeast Iowa school district of Fairfield, his position was on the chopping block three separate times. Each time, students and parents convinced the school board to save his position. But in 2017, amidst financial crisis in the district, the Fairfield school board eliminated […] The post Inside a rural Iowa school district’s fight to save public education appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
L-S girls can’t catch English Valleys, finish tied for second at SICL meet
MARENGO — The South Iowa Cedar League girls track and field title was not decided when the meet was suspended due to weather with two events to go on Tuesday. When some of the teams returned to Iowa Valley High School on Friday, the end result was a runner-up finish for Lynnville-Sully.
Rooted in Resilience: Championing Community and Celebrating the Class of 2024
Student receiving their diploma from President Anne F. Harris at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Photo by Justin Hayworth, Grinnell College. From Navigating Pandemic Challenges to Embracing Traditions, and Celebrating Success. The Grinnell College Class of 2024 is preparing for a milestone event on May 20 — their Commencement celebration. For...
Kyle Petty's Charity Ride Visits Oskaloosa
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Kyle Petty is a former NASCAR driver and current NASCAR analyst. He has been running this charity ride since 1995. Every year he gathers over 100 motorcyclists to travel across the country to raise money for children’s charities. He said this visit to Oskaloosa is...
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