This year, Iowa Central began two construction projects aimed to give fine arts and information technology students more creative spaces on campus. Construction on a new Center for Performing Arts and renovation of Decker Auditorium broke ground in the fall. The former student services ...
Some very young new faces can be seen on the campus of St. Edmond Catholic School this year. That’s because the Fort Dodge school’s preschool program for 3-year-olds debuted at the start of the 2022-2023 academic year. The demand for the program was strong. School leaders were planning ...
Aside from two major construction projects, Iowa Central Community College has had a busy year, starting with creating a new strategic plan for the institution. In April, the college hosted several strategic planning conversation sessions with students, staff, faculty and community ...
The Fort Dodge Community School District is raising young leaders in its classrooms. The district is in the middle of its first full year implementing the Leader in Me initiative in the schools with both staff and students, and the effect is already noticeable. “Students and staff are ...
LAKE CITY — Mission statements — whether it be for a business, a school, or church — are often written, placed in a binder, put on a shelf, and forgotten about until further notice. But not at South Central Calhoun (SCC) Community School District. This district’s mission statement ...
ALGONA — When Superintendent Joe Carter arrived at Algona Community School District three and a half years ago, he came with significant experience in high-performance academics. His tenure of 20 years was solely at the Emmetsburg School District; however, he held positions as middle school teacher and elementary principal, among other positions of responsibility. “Emmetsburg really prepared me for what was going on here at Algona and the surrounding communities,” said Carter. “As a teacher and principal, I learned quickly that communication is at the forefront of any ...
