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Nashua Post, Nashua-Plainfield, Schools

Nashua-Plainfield educator named Iowa History Teacher of the Year

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Courtesy of the Iowa Department of Education: Monday, August 15, 2022 Suzan Turner, a social studies teacher at Nashua-Plainfield High School, has been named the 2022 Iowa History Teacher of the Year. Turner, who has taught in the Nashua-Plainfield Community School District for 18 years, received the award through the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, following a recommendation from an Iowa Department of Education committee. The Gilder Lehrman Institute promotes and celebrates accomplishments in American history education and scholarship, and every year honors one exemplary, elementary, middle, or high school history teacher from all 50 states, Department of Defense schools, … Continue reading Nashua-Plainfield educator named Iowa History Teacher of the Year

Arts, Charles City, Obituaries

James Grob, newspaperman and playwright, dies at 54

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Contributed Obituary CHARLES CITY — James Gaven Grob died on July 5, 2022, after five years of battling cancer. He was 54 years old. He passed away peacefully at Hospice of North Iowa in Mason City with his wife Michelle by his side. He was born on March 1, 1968, in Winona, MN and grew up in Oelwein. He was an athlete and part of the 1985 All-Conference Northeast Iowa Conference football team. He also participated in drama and speech. James earned his degree in English and Communications at the University of Iowa and minored in Theatre Arts. He was … Continue reading James Grob, newspaperman and playwright, dies at 54

COLUMNS

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Drop the politics and renew our commitment to strong public schools

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To the Editor, As a lawmaker from Cerro Gordo county, I often read newspapers from different parts of North Iowa just to see what’s happening and see what folks are talking about. The one message I’ve heard consistently from Iowans this session is that they’re sick and tired of politics. I don’t blame them one bit and, to be honest, I feel the same.    I was disappointed to read Rep. Henry Stone’s column (published elsewhere) from March 30th that was based on misinformation and included several unfair characterizations of debate in Des Moines regarding education and public schools.   … Continue reading LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Drop the politics and renew our commitment to strong public schools

Charles City

Charles City school district lifts face covering mandate

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News release from Charles City Community Schools FACE COVERING UPDATE  Thursday, 2/3/22 – 3:20 pm We have good news to share with our school family regarding the current illness rate in the Charles City Community Schools. The 3-day rolling average student illness absence rate for all of our campuses is now below 7%.  Beginning at 3:30 pm, Thursday, February 3, the health mitigation plan will be relaxed at all campuses and face coverings will no longer be required.  Click here to view the Illness Dashboard for each campus. Students and staff are welcome to still wear a face-covering if they … Continue reading Charles City school district lifts face covering mandate

Nashua

Nashua Community Events

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Saturday, Aug. 7 Pho Wheels & Sushi at Posh & Prairie, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8 C&W Rustic Hollow Shelter annual open house, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9 Tuesday, Aug. 10 Wednesday, Aug. 11 Thursday, Aug. 12 Farmer’s market, 4-6 p.m., Old Bradford Museum Friday, Aug. 13 Annual Rendezvous at the Old Bradford Museum Saturday, Aug. 14 Annual Rendezvous at the Old Bradford Museum Sunday, Aug. 15 Annual Rendezvous at the Old Bradford Museum Monday, Aug. 16 Tuesday, Aug. 17 Wednesday, Aug. 18 Thursday, Aug. 19 Farmer’s market, 4-6 p.m., Old Bradford Museum Friday, … Continue reading Nashua Community Events

Outdoors

Northeast Iowa fishing report: April 1

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By the Iowa DNR Cedar River (above Nashua)Water levels are falling and low with clear water. Channel Catfish – Excellent: Shore anglers using dead chubs or worms on the bottom have been successful. Walleye – Fair: Walleyes are starting to move. Fish the shallow pools for best luck. Decorah District StreamsTrout streams are in good to excellent condition. Catchable trout stream stocking started this week. All catchable trout stockings will be unannounced due to COVID-19 precautions. A stocking calendar will not be available this year. Please observe social distancing and mask rules when visiting hatchery grounds. Rainbow Trout – Excellent: Get tackle … Continue reading Northeast Iowa fishing report: April 1