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Adventures in science at Science Center of Iowa

Adventures in science at Science Center of Iowa
The students in Mrs. Yoder’s, Mrs. Edsen’s, and Mrs. Plate’s third-grade classes took off on a journey to explore the Science Center of Iowa’s themed experience platforms full of hands-on exhibits, live interactive programs and demonstrations, a larger-than-life IMAX film, and much more on Thursday, May 22. Upon arrival, the students had free time to roam...
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First graders explore and discover at Rock Creek

First graders explore and discover at Rock Creek
Twenty-six L-S first graders blazed the trails of Rock Creek State Park on Monday, May 19. The fun nature trip highlighted the plant, animal, and camping studies the students in both Mrs. Rozendaal and Mrs. Johnson’s classes recently completed. Parent chaperones guided the children on a nature hike, art and craft station, and even a little...
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Character Counts Carnival

Character Counts Carnival
Painted happy faces and gaggles of giggling children were common sights and sounds at the annual Character Counts Carnival held on Friday, May 23, for elementary students. [caption id="attachment_30845" align="alignright" width="300"]Alyssa Bassett and Noah Johnson compete in a boat race. Alyssa Bassett and Noah Johnson compete in...
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Paving underway north of Lynnville

Paving underway north of Lynnville
The Manatt’s cement plant (pictured) located north of the rock quarry across the North Skunk River six miles northwest of Lynnville was put to use last week. Construction crews are putting a seven-inch concrete overlay on the existing eight miles of T-38 north of Lynnville. Manatt’s of Brooklyn has a permit to use water from...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 5/29/14

Has anyone else ever noticed how crazy prescription drug names are? I get paid to watch a lot of TV, and this is just one thing I’ve noticed over the years. I can’t begin to pronounce half of them, let alone spell them, especially the ones that start with an “x.” Seriously, this baffles me....
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Remember When – 5/29/14

35 years ago (1979) The Sully Star Auto softball team defeated the Colfax Merchants 14-13. Members of the team, managed by Melvin Ratcliff and Fred Schmidt, were Ruth Conover, right field; Deb Steenhoek, center; Valerie Baarda, left; Marlis Van Wyk, short stop; Bonnie Ratcliff, third; Tammy Brand, second; Jocelyn Schmidt, pitcher; Cindy Ratcliff, catcher; Jerilyn Schmidt,...
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