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College Community News- Prairie Fest Raises $50,000 May 16, 2012The Prairie School Foundation would like to extend our thanks to everyone that attended and contributed to Prairie Fest 2012. […]
- Million T-Shirt March May 15, 2012The Million T-Shirt March Against Bullying is designed to raise awareness about our schools’ bullying prevention efforts and also take part in the nation’s largest and most ambitious anti-bullying rally ever. […]
- Café la Prairie May 15, 2012The Prairie Point student-run restaurant Café la Prairie is open May 23-24th. This café is organized and run by Prairie Point 9th grade Business and Family and Consumer Science students. […]
- Attention Prairie Athletes May 10, 2012Prairie athletics and the Prairie Booster Club are proud to, once again, offer elite training opportunities for our 7th-12th grade athletes. […]
- Point Students Reach Out May 3, 2012Students celebrated volunteerism by using their time and talents in the communities of Cedar Rapids, Ely, and Walford. […]
- New Dietary Guidelines May 3, 2012New USDA Dietary Guidelines requiring schools nationwide to adjust the way they run their Nutrition Programs. College Community Schools Nutrition Program will begin requiring students to take a serving of fruit or a serving of vegetables at lunch beginning in the month of May 2012. […]
- Digital Literacy Q & A III May 3, 2012Laptop s for Students in Grades 9-12 Next Fall […]
- Prairie Fest Raises $50,000 May 16, 2012
- Your Voice
- Young and ResponsibleXavier sophomore Ben Valentine has started a “Young and Responsible” initiative at Xavier High School where he promotes responsible decisions with custom designed wristbands. Today, Ben talked about the initiative with the students at Regis Middle School and he will … Continue reading → […]Jessica Schneider / Xavier High School
- 4th Avenue Jazz Company ResultsResults from the 4th Avenue Jazz Company try-outs were posted today in the main foyer. Some students rejoiced upon reading the results, while others turned away sobbing. The list is as follows: Girls: Liliana Coelho Kellee Darner Taylor Dengler Taylor … Continue reading → […]TheLittleHawk.com
- Young and Responsible
- Latest headlines from Iowa Higher Education
- Iowa City man sues UI, regents over mold in rental house May 16, 2012
- Coe College students quiz Culver on leadership May 14, 2012
- Djalali to start as UI liberal arts dean in August May 14, 2012
- Karl Rove, Dee Dee Myers to speak at Cornell May 11, 2012
- Kirkwood board approves 3.9 percent tuition increase May 11, 2012
Monthly Archives: May 2010
PICTURES: 2010 Cedar Rapids Kennedy Graduation
The Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School graduation ceremony was held May 28, 2010.
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PICTURE: 2010 Cedar Rapids Xavier Graduates Celebrate
Submitted by Marcia Hughes A group of 2010 Xavier grads celebrate following May 30 Commencement exercises at the high school. From left Scott Goedken, Lindsey Gibney, Lauren Etscheidt, Spencer Hughes, Marita May, Analise Bandel, and Patrick Fagan.
Area students to appear in feature film
Two local high school students will appear on the big screen in September. Ariel Hayes, a recent Clear Creek Amana High School graduate, and Evan Smith, a freshman at Marion High School, both have feature roles in the new film, … Continue reading
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PICTURES: Over 250 People Attend Olin’s 121st Annual Alumni Banquet
Braving the heat and humidity, people poured into the gym at last night (May 29, 2010). The evening started with Ned Rohwedder welcoming the crowd and offering a prayer of thanks to all present and past veterans who made and … Continue reading
Cougar Electric Company will race at Hawkeye Downs Saturday
For the very first time, the Michigan Electric Car Championship trophy has left the state of Michigan. Kennedy High School’s electric car program, Cougar Electric Company, won the Michigan Electric Car Championship at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Mich., on May … Continue reading
Local middle school students win state speech contest
From a press release: Two local eighth grade students recently won first place in the Optimist International Oratorical Contest for the State of Iowa. Karlie Keeney, a student at Taft Middle School in Cedar Rapids, placed first in the girls … Continue reading
Summer reading recommendations
I received this press release today. Most Eastern Iowa schools are still in session another week — or more — but it’s never too soon to think about reading. Katherine Cohen, PhD, CEO and founder of IvyWise, an internationally recognized … Continue reading
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Music Teacher at MFL Mar Mac Faces Gun, Alcohol Charges
Source: KCRG.com MONONA — A vocal music teacher at MFL MarMac High School has been arrested on alcohol and gun charges. Monona police say Richard Nance, 58, has been charged with supplying alcohol to a minor, violation of gun conveyance … Continue reading
Midland 2010-11 district budget under review
The State Appeal Board will review the Midland school district’s 2010-11 budget Tuesday, as part of a formal protest filed against the district. The hearing will determine if the district made the right decision to increase its tax levy by … Continue reading
School fundraiser a howling success
Kaitlyn Blackford wasn’t barking up the wrong tree when she donned a pair of puppy ears for Thursday’s City-Wide Howling Contest. The third-grader represented Arthur Elementary School in the event, taking home trophy for best howler. She was one of … Continue reading
Pre-School Key to Preventing Crime?
CEDAR RAPIDS – Eastern Iowa law enforcement wants to use a new crime fighting tool: preschool. The Linn County Sheriff and Cedar Rapids police chief Wednesday pushed to get more kids enrolled. They point to a study showing high-quality preschool … Continue reading
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Cargill supports outdoor education at Central City school
A press release from Cargill: As part of its commitment to supporting the communities in which it does business, Cargill has donated $10,000 to support the outdoor classroom and playground at Central City Community School. Funds from Cargill will … Continue reading
Going to the dogs
Here’s something you don’t cover every day — a howling contest featuring people. That’s my first assignment Thursday morning. A student from Wilson, Arthur and Coolidge elementary schools will give their best howl to a panel of judges in the … Continue reading
Iowa City Regina bus contract OK’d
IOWA CITY – Iowa City Regina will arrange its own busing for its students next school year. The Regina and Iowa City school boards Tuesday night each approved a contract that will send to Regina the state transportation dollars the … Continue reading
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Iowa City school board considers 5-step plan for redistricting
IOWA CITY – The Iowa City school board may be on its way to having a five-step plan for changing school boundaries. The plan, which was recommended Tuesday night by district administrators, led by Superintendent Lane Plugge, calls for some … Continue reading
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