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All 250 Garfield Students Receive New Nike Shoes

Dec 20, 2019 03:04 PM

Garfield Elementary students received an early holiday present on Friday. Shortly after the school’s scheduled sing-a-long Friday afternoon, Andre Dawson, Director of Imagine For Youth Foundation announced that all 250 students will be receiving a new pair of Nike shoes.

Jefferson Hosts 8th Annual Holiday Dinner

Dec 18, 2019 03:42 PM

Jefferson student council members are busy putting the finishing touches on this evening's holiday dinner. This is the 8th year of the event that was started as a way to give back to the Jefferson Community as well as bringing them together.

Franklin Students Create Holiday Cheer

Dec 18, 2019 10:01 AM

Franklin's student council has been busy spreading holiday cheer with a community service project.

Cold and Flu Season

Dec 17, 2019 03:15 PM

'Tis the season... for colds, respiratory flu, and stomach flu. Prevention is the best way to avoid the spread of these community-based illnesses. Frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and keeping your child home when they have a fever, severe cold symptoms, active vomiting and/or diarrhea is the key to limiting the spread to other

Washington iJAG and Truman Collaborate on STEM

Dec 17, 2019 10:05 AM

Washington iJag ( Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates) students are working with Truman 5th-graders this week on STEM activities.