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Oskaloosa Marching Band Prepares “All the Lonely People” for New Season
New production includes a vocal solo, electric guitar, expanded movement, and a strong focus on student connections. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The marching band from Oskaloosa High School is putting together a new performance titled “All the Lonely People” and will be incorporating new musical and visual features while at the same time strengthening discipline and the bonds among the students.
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Fairfield Middle School renovations to move forward if voters approve bond in November
FAIRFIELD, Iowa - The Fairfield Community School District is nearing funding for an ambitious project for its middle school building. The Board of Education met Tuesday afternoon to review a petition for the district’s proposed general obligation (GO) bond referendum. The petition received enough signatures to allow the referendum...
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Beverly Bailey Receives Highland Spirit of Education Award
A longtime former educator of the Highland Community School District is being honored for her time as a Huskie. Beverly Bailey was selected as this year’s Highland Spirit of Education Award recipient. Bailey served the Highland community for 30 years from 1974 to 2004 in three different positions. She...
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Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Ethan Bisgard as New High School Intern
The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of Ethan Bisgard as its new high school intern, according to a press release from the Chamber. Bisgard, a senior at Fairfield High School, is active in football, basketball, track, and baseball. He plans to pursue a degree in Accounting and Finance following graduation. His parents are Troy and Angie Bisgard.
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Columbus Community Schools Announce Six New Staff Hires
New faces are coming to the Columbus Community School District. Ahead of the first day of school Wednesday, Columbus has announced six new members of the Wildcat staff. Three of the new hires will serve across the entirety of the district. Elena Ruiz was announced as the new Nutrition Director, Matt Nelson as the new Operations Director, and Quinten Gerdts as an IT Support Specialist. Ruiz is a Columbus alumna and earned her degree in Food Science and Industry from Iowa State University. Nelson previously worked for over 20 years with Shottenkirk Automotive. Gerdts gained technology experience with time spent serving the Iowa City and Muscatine Community School Districts.
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Sigourney Elementary School Shares Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures Ahead of First Day
With the first day of school arriving Tuesday, the Sigourney Community School District has shared drop-off and pick-up procedures for Sigourney Elementary School, according to a notice from the district. Morning Drop-Off Students should not be dropped off before 8:00 a.m., as supervision does not begin until that time. When...
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Sigourney Community School District Seeking Applicants for Board of Education Vacancy
The Sigourney Community School District has a vacancy on its Board of Education and is seeking interested applicants to fill the open seat, according to a notice from the district. Interested individuals must formally express their interest by submitting an application form and answering a set of questions by Wednesday,...
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Albia School Board prepares for new school year
The Albia Community School Board held their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 10 and discussed preparations for the upcoming school year among other items. Superintendent Richard Montgomery shared with the board that the closing date for the Monroe County Sports Complex is expected to be closer to the end of August, with everything currently in order to move forward. He said he would confirm that the survey portion of the project is complete to ensure the correct boundaries are established.
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Ottumwa schools hit capacity as enrollment grows, add Pre-K classrooms
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Enrollment is up more than 150 students over the last five years. That growth means 24 classrooms across the Ottumwa Community School District are now at capacity, including kindergarten and two second-grade buildings. Ottumwa caps kindergarten through second grade at 20 students, and third through fifth...
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First Days of School Approaching for Area Schools
The Washington Community School District will be starting its new year on Monday. Washington Police Chief Jim Lester wants to remind everyone that the roads especially around the schools will be busy before and after school, “Those are the busiest times at the schools, and we do directed patrols. Officers that are on duty and myself, we try to make sure that we are patrolling around each of the schools during pick-up and drop-off times. It’s not about writing tickets, it’s not about pulling cars over, it’s about making sure our kids are safe. That’s the bottom line. We do those directed patrols before and after school to make sure that our kids are getting to school and leaving school in a safe manner. Sometimes we are reminding parents that hey you can’t park here. We want everybody to be safe, and that’s why.”
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Mount Pleasant Educator Named Interim Superintendent in Keokuk
A Mount Pleasant educator and former local principal has been selected to lead the Keokuk Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year. The Keokuk Board of Education has hired Todd Liechty as interim superintendent. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Kathy Dinger. Liechty...
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Area Football Game of the Week Kicks Off 2026 with ‘Cats and Comets on KCII
The long offseason has come to an end, and the Friday night lights are set to shine down on local high school gridirons. The Columbus Wildcat football team opens the regular season tonight in a non-district battle with the Cardinal Comets on the KCII3 Stream. The ‘Cats went 3-6 last...
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Enrollment caps hit in some Ottumwa elementary and preschool programs, one expands
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Ottumwa Community School District officials say several elementary and preschool programs have reached their enrollment caps, while one preschool program is expanding. OCSD’s Chief Information Officer, Landon Allen, says the school board approved adding another section of four-year-old preschool at Pickwick Early Childhood last year.
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WACO Expands Restrictions on Student Electronic Devices
WACO students will face expanded restrictions on cellphones and other personal electronic devices when the new school year begins Monday, August 24. Under the updated policy, students may not use personal electronic devices at any point during the school day. The restriction applies during classes, passing periods, lunch, study halls and assemblies.
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Changing Speed Limits Near Highland High School to be Discussed by Washington Supervisors Tuesday
The Washington County Supervisors will be discussing changing the speed limit around Highland High School Tuesday. The school district approached the county’s Secondary Roads Department to lower the speed limit next to the school to make it easier for younger drivers to navigate the busy times of day. If approved by the Supervisors, the next step will be for the secondary roads department to update the speed limit signs in the area with the same kind of flashing limit signs that are currently on Highway 218.