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Voice of Muscatine
April 20, 2018
The Muscatine Community School District will hold the sixth annual Muscatine Community School District Race for the Schools on May 5. This event includes a 5K race and a one-mile ... Proceeds from this event support physical education and student wellness in the MCSD. To register for the Race for theÃâà...
Voice of Muscatine
April 20, 2018
That has been a thought running through my head all week since I spoke with Krista Reginnitter from the Iowa State Extension office in Muscatine. Krista joined ... I am glad that the Iowa State Extension office has taken a proactive approach to furthering the education of youth here in Muscatine. If you have aÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
April 11, 2018
“We have to make sure that our staff understands that we are going to have a plan to maintain our stability and that we are going to maintain our program improvements. We need to make sure that our families, those people that consider moving to Muscatine recognize that this is going to be a place that is ofÃâà...
Voice of Muscatine
April 11, 2018
Emma took classes at Muscatine Community College throughout her high school career in order to earn the general education credits she was going to need for her degree. When she started at Mizzou, she already had 28 college credits. These classes put Emma far enough ahead in her program toÃâà...
Quad City Times
April 10, 2018
Mandala Integrative Medicine will host the second Women's Integrative Lifestyle Forum 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at the River Center/Adler Theatre in Davenport. This year's topic “How Does Your Passion Drive Your Purpose?” focuses on self-development and self-care in the areas of work, health,Ãâà...
Muscatine Journal
April 3, 2018
High school students who are jointly enrolled in high school and Muscatine Community College can earn college credit, or a certificate, in programs like ... MUSCATINE — A new report issued by the Iowa State Board of Education found more high students are taking community college classes for creditÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
March 28, 2018
A common sentiment expressed by board members and the educators in attendance was just how vast the space was. ... According to the Iowa Department of Education's Basic Educational Data Survey (BEDS), Muscatine Schools' enrollment has dropped by 354 students since the 2013-14 school year.
Voice of Muscatine
March 28, 2018
Agricultural education teaches students about agriculture, food, and natural resources. Through these subjects, agricultural educators teach students a wide variety of skills, including science, math, communications, leadership, management, and technology. Agricultural education is delivered through threeÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
March 22, 2018
Luckily, her alma mater, the National Taipei University of Education, specialized in teacher education and training. She graduated and taught for six years before she and ... Muscatine High School has offered Chinese language courses since the 2006-2007 school year. The program began when a teacherÃâà...
Voice of Muscatine
March 21, 2018
Central principal since 2002, Hogenson was previously principal of Muscatine's McKinley Elementary. His education career began as a sixth-grade teacher in Mason City. He received his bachelor's degree in elementary education from Wartburg College and a master's degree in educational leadershipÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
March 13, 2018
Muscatine Community School Districts proposed budget for FY 2018-19 is headed to hearing. ... money that is given to us on the state level — while I am, very grateful for it — those individuals are also trying to balance a massive budget as well," said Tammi Drawbaugh, president of the board of education.
Muscatine Journal
March 13, 2018
The quiet site was visited Monday afternoon by Louisa-Muscatine School's Becky Feldman and her sixth grade class. It's so local ... “As teachers will note, they have to teach other things in order to stay current in competitive education and job fields so much of our history gets pared back.” Feldman said thatÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
March 10, 2018
MUSCATINE — Terry Hogenson, principal of Central Middle School, was named the 2018 Iowa Middle Level Principal of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa. “Students and ... The School Administrators of Iowa is a special interest group that promotes educational leadership in Iowa. Though theyÃâà...
Voice of Muscatine
March 10, 2018
Doty will be featured in a new exhibit opening March 10 at Muscatine's Sunrise River Gallery called “Different Strokes: A journey in to the Abstract”. ... A retired elementary educator, Doty is now a prolific artist working out of her home-based studio near Durant while exhibiting her paintings in a number ofÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
March 8, 2018
The Townsend Foundation offers a scholarship fund through the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine. The fund aims to offer Wilton students ... This is their scope of operation to impact and to further educational goals within the Wilton Community School District. They were interested right off the bat.
Muscatine Journal
March 6, 2018
Muscatine School's sixth annual 'Race for the Schools' is open for registration. The race will offer both a mile and five kilometer run with awards for the fastest students. All proceeds will benefit the school district's Physical Education and Wellness Programs. The 'Muskie Mile' race will start at 8 a.m. SaturdayÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
March 3, 2018
MUSCATINE — Children visiting Muscatine Community College learned about how soil liquefaction caused five and six-story buildings to tilt to one side after a 1964 7.6 magnitude ... Denise Ness, a special education teacher at Central Middle School, said that exposure is a focus for the programming.
Muscatine Journal
February 26, 2018
Senators approved House File 2230 without debate after agreeing to end an impasse with the Iowa House over education issues. The delay caused the Legislature to miss its self-imposed deadline of setting the school aid funding level within 30 days after the governor presented her budget on Jan. 10.
Muscatine Journal
February 23, 2018
“When it comes to this type of (career) fair, we realistically are focusing on college as a choice,” Snyder said. “It's an opportunity that's available to you not only if you choose Muscatine Community College but any higher education that you choose to pursue. There are ways to get in, and you don't have to beÃâà...
KWQC-TV6
February 22, 2018
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - In the wake of the Florida shooting, educators are looking for ways to keep their classrooms safe in the event of a threat. Since that day, Fighting Chance Solutions, a company founded by former Muscatine teachers is seeing an increase in their sales of "The Sleeve," a productÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
February 22, 2018
Muscatine seventh graders learn CPR from Monsanto volunteers. ZACHARY OREN SMITH ... MUSCATINE — Gabby Lingle shouted for help, pointed to her friend, Kyleia Sanders, and told her to call 911. But this was just practice ... Susanna Rivera is a physical education teacher. She said teaching CPRÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
February 9, 2018
According to the Department of Education, nearly 200,000 Iowa students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals during the school year don't have a sponsored meal ... Shane Orr, executive director of United Way Muscatine said that it is important to get these programs in place for the summer months.
Muscatine Journal
February 5, 2018
"Stagnant and dropping enrollment is a problem in a lot of districts just because our population in the state isn't growing," Riibe said. "We certainly recognize the fact that there are not as may kids being born in Muscatine County as there once had been. We have to make sure that we adapt our programs soÃâà...
Voice of Muscatine
December 31, 1999
The MCC Legends event was a fundraiser to help renovate two science labs in MCC's Strahan Hall, support the college's Agriculture program, and enhance STEM education for all students. In addition, the event gave MCC culinary students the opportunity to work alongside chefs from some of Muscatine'sÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
December 31, 1999
Salazar is among a small group of Muscatine students participating in Riding for Success. Once a week ... The program was founded by Christel Fowler and Jenny Patez, former Muscatine educators. "After we ... It's great for special (education) but I'd like to see more of our kids get involved," Kellor said.
Quad City Times
December 31, 1999
Mississippi Bend ended its 2012 fiscal year with more than $9 million in reserves, more than enough to provide services like special education to about 50,000 eastern Iowa students. .... Decker said he wanted his daughter to finish high school in Muscatine before relocating, so he delayed the move.
Voice of Muscatine
December 31, 1999
Madison Elementary is teaming up with the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) and the Family & Educator Partnership (FEP) to teach ... PBIS is funded by U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and “supports schools, districts, and states to buildÃâà...
Quad City Times
December 31, 1999
Milestones Area Agency on Aging is located at 1512 Isett Ave. in Muscatine. To inquire about ... Milestones Area Agency on Aging Senior Nutrition Centers provide a meal prepared by Trinity Muscatine and opportunities to volunteer, meet with friends and attend educational activities. Any senior age 60 orÃâà...
Muscatine Journal
December 31, 1999
MUSCATINE — When Jason Wester started at Franklin Elementary, a major path of communication with parents was through the monthly newsletter. ... According to a 2016 survey by Project Tomorrow, a global education nonprofit organization, 87 percent of 38,000 surveyed parents said email was theÃâà...
WQAD.com
December 31, 1999
Muscatine's classroom safety device business booming after mass shootings ... A Muscatine business that specializes in safety products is experiencing a business boom following the Florida school shooting. Fighting Chance ... Nietzel and his fellow educators make and sell their products in Muscatine.
