Education News

Baby Boomers who graduated from Storm Lake in 1965 decided not to wait for their next Class Reunion to get together. The year 2017 was a great excuse to recognize another life milestone so those who could celebrated their “Super 70th Birthday” as a group...

Sergio Torres of Newell, has received the Betty C. Kirkbride Keller Scholarship from the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences for the 2017-18 school year. Torres is studying financial counseling and planning in at Iowa State. The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences and its academic departments awarded more than $1.3 million in student scholarships and awards for this academic year...

Third-grade teacher Michelle (Allan) Helt SL’02 was selected as Nebraska’s Teacher of the Year for 2018 by a panel of Nebraska educators. Helt is in her 16th year of teaching at Cardinal Elementary School in the South Sioux City Community Schools. The Teacher of the Year program recognizes the contributions of classroom teachers who are exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled, and who have the ability to inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn...

The gray skies got a few splashes of orange and black on Sept. 1, during the Dickinson County Nature Center’s Bee and Butterfly Festival. Members of the public released hundreds of monarch butterflies into the open air after tagging the insects with identification numbers...

Two different groups of Ridge View High School students recently achieved recognition for their efforts in extra curricular activities. On September 27, Brooklyn Albers, Alex Movall, Russell Brummer and Katlyn Wiese, members of the Ridge View HS FFA Chapter, competed against 20 other teams at the District Soil Contest at Dordt College in Sioux Center...

On October 19, Iowa Central Community College will host its annual Career Day for approximately 1,500 students from 14 high schools. Those included are Alta-Aurelia, Clarion­Goldfield-Dows, East Sac, Greene County, Manson Northwest-Webster, Newell-Fonda, Paton­ Churdan, Pocahontas, Sioux Central, South Central Calhoun, South Hamilton, St. Mary’s, Storm Lake and Webster City. The theme for this year’s Career Day is “The Game of Life.”...

The Buena Vista University National Alumni Association honored individuals and couples for their service to BVU and to their communities at a special luncheon and at half-time of the Homecoming game on Sept. 30. Those who were honored are: • Jeff Anderson Class of 2003, is the recipient of the 2017 Keith Briscoe Alumni Award. ...

The family of Jim Clausen, Holstein, was at Friday’s Ridge View football game to proudly acknowledge Jim, to celebrate his life and to present a gift to Ridge View School District in his honor. Jim was a man of deep pride. He was proud to be an American, a veteran, brother, husband, father and grandfather...

The students plan, prepare and serve the food to patrons. It is open to the public. The cost is $6 per person and it is served from 12 - 12:40 p.m. at the Storm Lake High School. Take out is also available. Call the high school at 712-732-8065 or visit the Kreative Kitchen tab on the high school website at storm-lake.k12.ia.us/kreative-kitchen...

The first event takes place on Oct. 12 and will feature ninety-year-old Holocaust survivor, Magda Brown, who will share her life experiences. This semester Buena Vista University is offering a variety of opportunities for the study of the Holocaust to students and members of the community, including several events that are part of the University’s Academic and Cultural Event Series (ACES)...

Register your middle school aged child for “STEM and the ARTS Festival” hosted by Buena Vista University and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach 4-H and Youth Programs on Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics...

Dr. Shane McClinton, a Storm Lake native, has been named one of three Alumni of the Year honorees of Des Moines University. The program recognizes graduates who work every day to enhance the health and well-being of their communities, the nation and the world...

The ISU Department of Architecture awarded $93,000 in scholarships and awards to students on Friday, September 8, at the Architecture Premier Event. The following local students were presented with awards Austin Demers of Storm Lake and Paige Sivinski of Alta...

Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) is excited to host The Human LibraryTM on Tuesday, October 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library and would like to invite the community to join in reading. The Human LibraryTM is a library of Human Books - individuals, that each represent a group in the community that are somehow exposed to stigma, prejudice and/or discrimination and want to share their stories. ...

It can take some people years, even decades, to find their voice. Vanessa McNeal (‘15 Child, Adult and Family Services) found hers when she was just a freshman at Iowa State. It was here that she discovered the path that would lead her to filmmaking, public speaking, and advocating for sexual abuse victims. And it all started with one class...

The students plan, prepare and serve the food to patrons. It is open to the public. The cost is $6 per person and it is served from 12 - 12:40 p.m. at the Storm Lake High School. Take out is also available. Call the high school at 712-732-8065 or visit the Kreative Kitchen tab on the high school website at storm-lake.k12.ia.us/kreative-kitchen...

Over 120 children and youth participated in the Storm Lake Public Library’s summer library bingo, part of the Build-A-Better-World collaborative summer library program. For each bingo completed, participants could come to the library and pick out a prize book. Those who got a “black out” were also entered into our grand prize basket drawings...

Morningside College conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees, two Master of Science in Nursing degrees, and 113 Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in August.

 Morningside College is a private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts college with a total enrollment of 2,900 students...

The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at Buena Vista University (BVU) for terms five and six: Amanda Kimbro of Storm Lake. Kara Langner of Alta. Jeffrey Mefferd of Pocahontas. Kara Nielsen of Alta. Alyssa Weischedel of Storm Lake...

Fashion Design students from Western Iowa Tech will be receiving some one-on-one mentoring from fashion and merchandising experts in Sioux City. Twenty students enrolled in the Fashion Design Pathway they visited Boutique 20 on Tuesday, September 12th and today, September 13th...

Galva-Holstein Education Association is hosting a scholarship fundraiser meal. There will be grilled pork and beef burgers before and during the Homecoming parade from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 21 at the Holstein City Park. Chips and drinks will also be provided...

The Cherokee County Veterans Freedom Rock at the Cherokee County Courthouse in Cherokee was dedicated during a ceremony on Sept. 10 at the courthouse. Steve Reinert of the Cherokee County Veteran Affairs will open the ceremony, followed by singing of the Star Spangled Banner by Staci (Stoelting) Hudzinski...

When the kids get up on time and get ready for school without major hassles, it’s a better day for everyone, says Kim Brantner, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.By creating morning and bedtime routines, parents can harness the enthusiasm and tackle any concerns their children may have about going to school and can prepare them for a positive educational experience, said Brantner, who specializes in family life issues...

Officials say Iowa’s 2017 composite ACT score dropped to 21.9 from 22.1 for the class of 2016. Score reports released Wednesday from Iowa City-based ACT also say 24 Iowa students scored a perfect 36 in tests taken in spring, compared with 10 last year...

Des Moines Area Community College President Rob Denson recently released the names of students eligible for the Summer Semester Dean’s List...

During the administration’s weekly press conference Tuesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Director Mark Lowe urged Iowa drivers to use caution around school buses and reminded them to be on the lookout for children...

Four Buena Vista University students participated in the annual Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute (OEI) Aug. 6-11 at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory on West Lake Okoboji...

King’s Pointe Resort & Weigand- Omega Management hosted their 1st Annual Teacher’s Dream School Supply Drive through the My Neighbor’s Keeper Initiative...

Storm Lake St. Mary’s preK-12 School welcomed new teachers and staff members Wednesday for the 2017-18 school year. Enrollment is open to students of all faith backgrounds. Students from 14 area communities attend St. Mary’s School. Tuition assistance is available. St. Mary’s website is www.stormlakecatholic.com. Principals are preK-5 Diane Jones and 6-12 Cindy Cone...

“Buena Vista University prides itself on its continuing commitment to quality student learning, and the new faculty cohort starting in fall 2017 reaffirms and enhances that commitment,” said Dr. Jim Salvucci, vice president for academic affairs/dean of faculty. “We sometimes take for granted that BV faculty are top educators who are devoted to student success, and the start of new faculty gives us a chance to pause collectively and take stock of what we have built here...

Prairie Lakes AEA is offering a course that would allow an individual to be a substitute teacher. This class is for those who want to be a substitute teacher in Iowa schools and don’t have a teaching license. Anyone who meets the following criteria can receive a Substitute Authorization license:...

Seventeen Buena Vista University students were honored at the 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Award ceremony held Aug. 9 on the BVU campus. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg attended the event, and approximately 80 individuals and organizations from northwest Iowa received awards at the ceremony in Storm Lake, which was one of six awards programs held across the state...

Upper Iowa University (UIU) Assistant Vice President for International Education Nadia Korobova recently participated in the U.S. Department of State’s eighth annual EducationUSA Forum in Washington, D.C.  More than 570 U.S. university representatives from 46 states, 60 EducationUSA regional coordinators and advisers from around the world, and U.S. and foreign government officials convened during the event to discuss international student recruitment and retention strategies.   ...

Front row (Left to Right) - Yadira Alday, Elementary ELL, Jay Anderson, 4th grade, Maggie Boyd, Preschool, Tiffany Gannon, Middle School Math/Science, Lauren Holsing, Middle School Family and Consumer Science, Haley Kohlmeyer, 4th grade. Middle Row (Left to Right) - Daniel Lopez Hernandez, Elementary ELL, Cindy Mickens, Middle School Instrumental Music, Myriah Noble, Middle School Special Education, Josie Parker, 5th grade. ...

The College of Human Sciences awarded scholarships to members of the incoming freshman class in support of their Iowa State University adventure during the 2017-2018 school year. Emma Kaskey of Alta, who is studying Nutritional Science, will receive the Marjorie Chollett Scholarship, Camryn Mork of Storm Lake, who is studying Pre-Athletic Training/Athletic Training, will receive the Barbara Nelson Eddy Scholarship. ...

Lanny Grigsby, Class of 1960 and associate professor emeritus of mathematics, passed away on Aug. 3, in Pipestone, Minn. A student, coach and professor, Grigsby was a steadfast and respected presence on campus. As a student at Buena Vista, Grigsby played baseball, football and basketball. In 1960 he received his diploma and BVU teaching contract on the same day...

Two very fun days of Crime and Spy Camp were held at the Sac County Extension and Outreach Office! Youth learned how to identify fingerprints, teeth marks, and test unknown powders left behind by a criminal. They also practiced maneuvering through obstacles and lasers. ...

A task force created by the Iowa Board of Regents will begin a series of meetings focusing on how to set tuition levels at the state’s three public universities. The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that the regents created the Tuition Task Force in response to more than $30 million in state funding cuts to the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa...

The Buena Vista Rally 4 Veterans committee held their second annual golf outing at the Lake Creek Country Club on Saturday, July 29. The goal this year was to raise funds so they can continue to send Buena Vista County Veterans on Honor Flights. They raised around $5500 for this project...

To assist in growing a skilled workforce in Buena Vista County Region, Iowa Central is developing a new Highway 7 Corridor Round Trip Bus Service from Alta/Storm Lake to the Iowa Central Career & Technical Campus in Fort Dodge. Bus service is expected to begin next fall...

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Kylie Sundine, a graduate from Storm Lake High School, will receive the Yellow and Blue Scholarship for the upcoming academic year at South Dakota State University. Sundine, the daughter of Shannon and Angie Sundine of Storm Lake, plans to major in human development and family studies...

AMES - After nearly seventy years, Iowa 4-H Center opens a new chapter. Owned by the Iowa 4-H Foundation, the 4-H Center will now be called Clover Woods Camp & Retreat Center. United Camps, Conferences and Retreats, a non-profit, camp management organization, will manage Clover Woods...

DES MOINES — A judge’s ruling could expand special-education services to thousands of Iowa students. Administrative Law Judge Christie Scase recently ordered the Iowa Education Department to reimburse an Urbandale couple more than $1,000 for private tutoring they provided after their child was denied special-education programming at school, The Des Moines Register reported...

The generous donations from the local business and families around the Newell Fonda area the school was able to make some needed purchases. The athletic department was able to buy two tents for the track team and 10 new golf bags for the golf teams. The businesses donated to the basketball program so they could buy a new shooting gun...

DES MOINES – Attorney General Tom Miller and attorneys general from 18 states plus the District of Columbia today sued the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Betsy DeVos for setting aside critical federal protections designed to erase federal student loan debts for students who were defrauded by their schools...

Kerisa Pingel, Educator at the Sanford Museum, discussed artifacts and recreations of artifacts that give clues as to how the prehistoric people of this area lived. She also showed kids at the July 6 session of the museum’s Summer Camp, a model of the oval dwelling used by the Mill Creek people...

DES MOINES - Families looking for ways to help pay for their students’ college costs will want to learn about a key financial aid program, the Iowa Tuition Grant (ITG). The ITG maximum grant is $5,650 for the upcoming academic year. First funded by the Iowa Legislature in 1970, the ITG was initiated as a cost-effective way to help students with financial need find the higher education experience best suited to their needs and talents...