Category: Schools

R-R-MR, Rockford

R-R-MR offers free summer lunch program for children through July 31

Chris Baldus

ROCKFORD — RRMR is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at a first come, first serve basis at the site and times as follows: BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SERVED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY JUNE 4th THROUGH JULY 31st (CLOSED JULY 4th THROUGH JULY 7TH ) COST FOR CHILDREN (0-18) – FREE COST FOR ADULTS – $3.00 PER MEAL … Continue reading R-R-MR offers free summer lunch program for children through July 31

Charles City Schools, Nashua-Plainfield

N-P, CC edition of ‘Who’s coming? Who’s going?’

Chris Baldus

This list of who is filling and who is vacating jobs serving the public is compiled from public records available to everyone. Charles City Community Schools Resigned: • Kindergarten teacher Joclyn Rawn, last day was the end of the school year • Co-head CCHS wrestling coach and kindergarten-2nd grade special education teacher Ryan Fank, last day was the end of the school year. • Assistant varsity football coach Bob Kloberdanz, last day was May 28. • Jenna Hardy, grades 5-8 CCMS language arts teacher, last day is June 30. Hired • Angie Holzer, CCHS Spanish teacher, start date: Aug. 12. … Continue reading N-P, CC edition of ‘Who’s coming? Who’s going?’

Charles City, Nashua-Plainfield

N-P School Board to vote in personnel and fees at June 10 meeting

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — The Nashua-Plainfield School Board has a slate full of resignations and new hires on the agenda for its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, in the Nashua-Plainfield Junior/Senior High School Commons. The agenda includes votes on: ⁃ The resignation of Crystal Crawford as a junior high teacher, girls basketball coach, and girls track coach. She has accepted a job elsewhere. ⁃ The resignation of Josslynn Lovik, junior high and elementary at risk and districtwide ESL teacher. She has accepted a position in Charles City as a middle school reading teacher. ⁃ The resignation of Joshua Scribner as … Continue reading N-P School Board to vote in personnel and fees at June 10 meeting

Charles City Schools

CCHS seeking hosts for students from Germany

Chris Baldus

The German American Partnership Program at Charles City High School is seeking host families. Below is an email sent out by German teacher Shari Stoll: I am still looking for hosts!  I have 5.  We need 12-15.  Please fill out the form below if you can host and help out with a living space for the student. The dates are as follows:   They will arrive mid afternoon to evening on September 24th and be here until the morning of the 7th.  They will then go to South Dakota from the 7th of October to the 11th of October.  They will … Continue reading CCHS seeking hosts for students from Germany

Charles City Schools

CCHS sports/arts calendar March 8-13

Chris Baldus

Upcoming Events: Monday, April 8: Boys Varsity Golf Meet at Cedar Ridge Golf Course 4:00pm Girls Varsity Golf Meet at Silvercrest Golf and Country Club at Decorah 4:00pm Girls Varsity Tennis Meet at Mason City High School 4:00pm Boys Varsity Track Invitational at Decorah High School 5:00pm Tuesday, April 9: Girls Varsity Tennis Meet at Sportsmen’s Park 3:00pm JV/V Soccer Meet at Waverly-Shell Rock High School 4:30pm Girls Varsity Track Meet at Osage High School 4:30pm Wednesday, April 10: No Events Thursday, April 11: Girls Varsity Tennis Meet at Sportsmen’s Park 4:00pm Girls Varsity Golf Meet at Oelwein 4:00pm Boys Varsity … Continue reading CCHS sports/arts calendar March 8-13

Schools

NIACC Career Fair is Wednesday

Chris Baldus

Whether you’re looking to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find many exciting opportunities at the North Iowa Job and Career Fair, hosted by North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) and IowaWORKS. This event will take place on Wednesday, April 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the NIACC Gymnasium. “The North Iowa Job and Career Fair invites the job seekers and soon-to-be graduates to attend to connect with area businesses. Maintaining a skilled workforce is important not only to the companies represented but to the surrounding communities,” said Terri Ewers, Vice … Continue reading NIACC Career Fair is Wednesday

Nashua, Nashua-Plainfield, Obituaries

Obituary: Caleb Ulrichs, 18, of Nashua

Chris Baldus

Caleb Ulrichs, age 18, of Nashua, IA, died Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the Nashua Plainfield High School Gymnasium; 612 Greeley St, Nashua, IA 50658. Interment will be held in St. John’s United Church of Christ – Pleasant Hill Cemetery, rural Nashua with Lukas Bucknell, Dylan Downing, Drew Moine, Elizabeth Fisher, Abby Poppe, Gabe Ulrichs, Natalie Ulrichs, and Jacob Kukral serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Griffin Stoughton, Megan Martin, Faith Franzen, Maddi Moorman and the class of 2019. In lieu of … Continue reading Obituary: Caleb Ulrichs, 18, of Nashua

Nashua-Plainfield

N-P senior Caleb Ulrichs passes away

Chris Baldus

NASHUA — Nashua-Plainfield senior Caleb Ulrichs, 18, passed away Sunday at his home surrounded by his family, according to an obituary posted on the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home site. Funeral services are pending. Caleb was diagnosed this summer with leukemia and was treated at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. The Nashua-Plainfield High School administrative team on Sunday night sent out this statement to staff, students and their families: “All of us at Nashua-Plainfield were saddened to hear the news this evening of the passing of Caleb Ulrichs, one of our 12th grade students, after a courageous battle with leukemia. We will … Continue reading N-P senior Caleb Ulrichs passes away

Calendar, R-R-MR, Rockford

RRMR preschool open house is Aug. 23

Chris Baldus

News Release ROCKFORD — RRMR Preschool Open House August 23, 2018 3:00-7:00 pm in the preschool room. 2018-19 Preschoolers and their parents be sure to stop in, meet the teachers and see the classroom. You can also bring your school supplies. We would also like to remind everyone in the AM and PM classes to get your school picture taken on August 23, 2018 between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm down by the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade rooms. Order forms will be available that day. You will be contacted by the teacher to schedule a home visit August 24, … Continue reading RRMR preschool open house is Aug. 23

Charles City, Charles City Schools, Community

School to School 5k and Fun Run is Aug. 25

Chris Baldus

News Release CHARLES CITY — Washington Elementary School is sponsoring the third annual School to School 5k and Fun Run that will promote healthy habits while showcasing the Charles City Community School District schools, plus the 500 North Grand building and Immaculate Conception Catholic School. The 5k route will begin at the Charles City Middle School, run past all current school buildings and end at Washington Elementary School. The Fun Run is for children younger than 13-years-old and will take place on the Leon Mulford track at Washington Elementary School following the 5k. The fun run will feature a cloud of … Continue reading School to School 5k and Fun Run is Aug. 25

Charles City Schools

A LOOK BACK: Charles City Class of 2017 graduates

Chris Baldus

CHARLES CITY — The Charles City High School 2017 graduation ceremony was the first to be held in the district’s new competition gym. Here are some scenes from the ceremony. Click on any photo to begin a slideshow. For reprints, contact Chris Baldus at news@northcedarreports.com. Members of the graduating class include: Adkisson, Whitney Anthony, Nathan Bedford Forrest Ayers, Olivia Lee Babtsov, Nika Bilharz, Alysha Joy Bilharz, Brittany Lee Bilharz, Emilee Jean Bilharz, Madelyn Irene Bill, Jaylen Allen Bontemps, Sandra Celine Brinkman, Collin Matthew Calixtro, Ana Marie Carey, Helen Brianna Ceja, Ezequiel Clay, Devin Arthur Cleveland, Dalton Basil Cole, McKayla Jo … Continue reading A LOOK BACK: Charles City Class of 2017 graduates