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Familiar face takes leadership role at West Sioux
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (829+ words) HAWARDEN'When Adam Mc Vay learned he had been selected as the next principal at West Sioux Middle School/High School in Hawarden, his reaction was "relieved and excited." "Honestly, I just felt blessed," he said. Mc Vay, who has served…...
Gray makes "difficult" decision to retire
20+ hour, 7+ min ago (566+ words) LE MARS " At the end of the 2025-26 school year, Tina Gray retired from a 39-year career in education. "This was a very difficult decision. I love teaching," she said about the decision. "I wanted to enjoy our grandchildren, to be…...
Schlichte retires after 39 years teaching at Gehlen Catholic
19+ hour, 7+ min ago (651+ words) LE MARS " "It just feels like it is the right time for me to retire." That's how Gehlen Catholic Schools K-12 art teacher Beth Schlichte described her decision to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. "It was a very…...
A goat pays a visit to Remsen Public Library
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (278+ words) Savvy the goat chews the shoelace of a child's tennis shoe during a stop at the Remsen Public Library on Thursday, June 25. The children learned all about goats. The program was sponsored by Siouxland Ag in the Classroom. REMSEN " Goats…...
Thelen: Three timeless questions of doors, doubts and directions
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (711+ words) Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with more than 200 college interns beginning their professional careers. They represented more than 100 companies and more than 60 universities, and they came from more 20 states. Before we met, I asked them a…...
West Sioux Board approves staffing changes and fees
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (637+ words) A 2. 5 percent salary increase was approved for administrative and central office staff in the West Sioux School District during the June 15 board of education meeting. West Sioux School District Board of Education member Marissa Rehder pulled up a document on…...
Farewell superintendent Grond
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (330+ words) The West Sioux School District Board of Education recognized superintendent Steve Grond during its June 15 meeting, marking his final board meeting leading the district and offering thanks for his years of service and leadership. Board members presented Grond with a…...
LCS elementary plans on schedule
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (255+ words) LE MARS " Since the groundbreaking ceremony in March, the site for the new Le Mars Community School District elementary school has been a busy place. Hausmann Construction is in charge of the project, and according to Superintendent Dr. Steve Webner,…...
Evans: Court makes clear: Donor intent cannot be casually discarded
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (976+ words) If the University of Iowa in Iowa City and Iowa Attorney General's Office get their way, a legacy gift from a grateful and accomplished graduate will no longer help students like him. The graduate, Ezra Totton, was an esteemed chemist…...
Guiding students after retirement
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1256+ words) First-grade student Livian Suah smiles while working with foster grandparent Doris Brouwer at Kinsey Elementary School in Sioux Center. Kinsey is home to four Foster Grandparent Program volunteers who serve as mentors and assist students in the classroom. Foster grandparent…...