KEOSAUQUA ? Mitch Garrels would give his education at Van Buren High School a B+."The Van Buren educational system is strong around the [core classes, such as math, science and English] and as it drifts toward specific careers, it begins to lack," explained Garrels.Garrels would like to see the school offer classes that can relate more closely to an individual's career choice.One strength Garrels sees in ...
ELDON ? Ellen Peters is giving her education at Cardinal Community School District an A-."One thing I will commend my school on is making students get their work done," Peters said.She explained Cardinal started a "ketchup" program that requires all students with missing assignments to report to the ketchup room during advisory time to finish the work; and, if still not complete, attend school on Saturday."This...
ELDON ? Conner McElderry is giving his education at Cardinal Community School an A-."I believe there were some very good efforts by both the school system and myself," he said. "I remember a few times where I felt the teachers could have worked harder to make sure my classmates and I understood a subject."I can definitely remember different times, early in my high school career, where I didn't put forth my best ...
KEOSAUQUA ? Van Buren High School senior Jessie Cassens said she would give the education a letter grade, it would be an A-."I enjoy the fact that being in small classes gives the students the opportunity to get to know the teachers, but it also means that we, as students, are limited with the classes we can take," Cassens said."As active as I am in numerous extracurricular activities, it helps to have teachers ...
MAHARISHI SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD ? I would give my education an A-minus. Why not a straight A? My own personal education has been relatively smooth, but I feel that is because I happen to work really well in the college-prep track. This has made my life easier, and will continue to do so as long as education is the driving force in my life, but I know that many others don?t find that school comes naturally to them. I ...
MAHARISHI SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD ? If I were to grade my schooling experience, I would give it an A. I have had an amazing experience with my whole career at Maharishi School. The people there are my family and have treated me as such.The challenge of today?s educational system is the lack of personal development that goes along with the knowledge we gain. If we had more ways to explore ourselves before choosing a ...
FAIRFIELD ? The activities I enjoyed while at Fairfield High School are very diverse and include many extremes ? from being doused in makeup and silly costumes on stage to being drenched in sweat while sprinting after a soccer ball, from singing my heart out in a microphone, to hiding in the library with my nose stuck in a book. Yet, even with all of my activities, I still somehow manage to find time to eat, ...
PACKWOOD ? Graduating senior Tiana Slaney is giving her education from Pekin High School an A."We have teachers and faculty that are dedicated to the students and do their best to ensure we receive the best education possible," said Slaney. "We are challenged to reach our full potential and are prepared for the next level."Slaney feels today's education system is highly focused on preparing students for the ...
FAIRFIELD ? In my entire life, most of my time has been spent either at school or sleeping, but usually not both at once. It?s safe to say that my education has been one of the biggest factors in contributing to who I am today. Fairfield?s education system has offered me a lot, and I owe it just as much.If I were to give my education a letter grade, I would give it an A-minus. My teachers have all helped and ...
PEKIN ? If Cade Millikin could give a letter grade to Pekin, it would be an A."The 13 years of education that Pekin community schools have provided me have been outstanding," Millikin said. "I have high regards for the dedicated and caring teachers, staff and administration."The district strives to maintain high academic standards in a safe and welcoming environment," he continued. "At times of challenge, ...
Jeff Engle, left, of the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, applies rubbing alcohol to the arm of Fairfield High School student James Kyle Thursday in preparation for his blood donation at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building.
WASHINGTON, Iowa (GTNS) ? A Washington man has been sentenced in connection with a house fire, which was confirmed as arson in October 2013.Jonathan Leo Beam, 53, pleaded guilty to arson in the second degree, which is a Class C felony, on Jan. 17. He could have faced up to 10 years in prison but he was given credit for time served and had his incarceration suspended, his court record showed.Beam was sentenced ...
WASHINGTON, Iowa (GTNS) ? After being arrested Sunday morning for domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury, a serious misdemeanor, a Cedar Rapids woman was charged with the Class D felony of assault against a corrections officer while in the Washington County Jail.Treva Rai Rich, 26, of Cedar Rapids, was released on $3,000 bond with her first appearance in court scheduled for Wednesday. If convicted of the ...
US recognizes Michigan same-sex couple marriagesCOREY WILLIAMS, Associated PressROGER SCHNEIDER, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) ? Attorney General Eric Holder on Friday extended federal recognition to the marriages of about 300 same-sex couples that took place in Michigan before a federal appeals court put those unions on hold. Holder?s action will enable the government to extend eligibility for federal ...
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