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FD schools name students, employee of the month

The Fort Dodge Community School District has named the March 2025 Students and Staff of the Month Honorees. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school, and one high school student, as well as one staff member, monthly for exceeding expectations. Gabriela Eliza Evans is the Elementary Student of the Month. Gabriela attends the Early Childhood Center. Jen Cordle and Shaila Hanson nominated Gabriela, saying, “Gabi has demonstrated perseverance in learning skills and strategies to be a reader. She listens during Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 instruction and applies skills ...

Students honored at Night of Triton Excellence

Iowa Central Community College held its annual Night of Triton Excellence on April 17. A total of 298 students were recognized for their academic achievements as the newest members to be inducted into the Iowa Central Honor Society. To be eligible for the Honor Society, students must maintain a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average and have earned enough credits to graduate at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year. Students received a certificate and gold cord to be worn with their cap and gown at commencement on May 10. Newly inducted honor society members include: Todd Acton, Kira ...

Iowa Central releases Dean’s List for fall semester

The following area students are on the Iowa Central Community College fall semester Dean’s List. Algona: Nathaniel Bronk, Jared Clay, Carter Johnson, Sebrina Meraz. Badger: Keren De Moraes Pontes, Sydney Gebers, Lexee Nelson, Hunter Richardson, Grace Tolliver. Barnum: Kaleb Reis. Blairsburg: Lucas Parcel, Jenah Range, Marah Range. Bode: Kennedi Cran, Josephine Lonning, Eric Miller. Burnside: Jace Hanson, Meranda Hemmestad. Callender: Jayde Albrecht, Madison Pommer. Churdan: Darrien Peterson. Clare: Abigail Lawler, Noah Niemeyer. Clarion: Mitch Christians, Gabrielle ...

Area students named to President’s List for fall semester

Iowa Central Community College has released its President’s List for the fall semester. Area students on the list are as follows: Algona: Bryce Brandt, Isaiah Byrkeland, Samantha Cruise, Tyler Leiting, Miranda Olerich. Auburn: Makenna Meyer. Badger: Silvia Heldorfer, Rachel Pederson, Reese Pederson, Claire Weydert. Bancroft: Gabrielle Kelly. Barnum: Sol Birkey, Kyla Egli, Sophia McCullough. Belmond: Brynn Heideman. Blairsburg: Trinity Carter. Bode: Gavin Hayden. Burnside: Tina Twito. Callender: Alexis Peterson, Isabella Pudenz. Clarion: Makayla Beisel, Austin ...

Getting to know our teachers — Aaron Miller

AARON MILLER Where do you teach? Fort Dodge Middle School. What grade/subject do you teach? Seventh-grade social studies. Why do you teach? Seventh grade is about geography and how people are influenced by their land and their surrounding world. What is your favorite part of ...

What Seniors Are Saying

1. What programs and activities do you participate in? I participate in volleyball, basketball, track, softball, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee), Dodger Senate, Junior Leadership, Silver Chord, Ambassadors, and National Honor ...