Monthly Archives: September 2009

Homecoming activities

It’s hard to believe Eastern Iowa schools are celebrating homecoming. Didn’t the school year just begin? One of the best things about homecoming, besides a football victory, are all the activities that surround this annual event. Parades. Class competitions. The … Continue reading

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Silos & Smokestacks awards bus grants to Iowa schools

In the third year of the Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) Bus Grant Program, $12,000 has been awarded to 48 schools within the Heritage Area. The grants help cover the costs of field trips to 24 different SSNHA Partner … Continue reading

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Cedar Rapids Jefferson to perform at Holiday Bowl

The Jefferson High School Marching Band of Blue has been selected to perform at the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl Halftime Show and Big Bay Balloon Parade Dec. 30 in San Diego.   The 200-member marching band, under the direction of Thad … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary Iowa City High School!

IOWA CITY — Iowa City High School will celebrate its 70th anniversary with events throughout the school year. The public is invited to City High’s Kick-Off Party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 27 at City High, 1900 Morningside … Continue reading

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Wanted: More Teachers

Donna Young didn’t expect to go back to teaching full time. Young retired from Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School in 2002. She took a couple of years for herself, but missed teaching too much to stay away for long. The … Continue reading

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