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A defining moment: Hundreds of degrees and diplomas presented during MCC commencement ceremony
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A total of 345 Marshalltown Community College (MCC) and Iowa Valley Grinnell graduates from all over the United States and the world celebrated an important milestone in their educational journey Friday night during the 97th annual commencement ceremony held inside the Student Activity Center ...
Upper Midwest blacksmiths learn new skills, tour Edel shop in Haverhill
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HAVERHILL — More than 30 aficionados of the age-old craft of blacksmithing turned-out Saturday and Sunday for a demonstration in the quiet village of Haverhill. James Davidson, president of the Upper Midwest Blacksmiths’ Association (UMBA), worked on his “folded-axe” making skills ...
Library summer reading program starts June 1, includes youth activities and prizes
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“Level Up at Your Library” may be this year’s summer reading theme at the Marshalltown Public Library, but, says Youth Services Manager Joa LaVille, the theme only scratches the surface. “I think we’re more trying to make sure the program fits our community and has a lot of ...
First year legislators reflect on recently ended session
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Whirlwind. Foundational. Those words were used by two local legislators who completed their first session at the Iowa Legislature. Rep. Brett Barker (R-Nevada) and Sen. Kara Warme (R-Ames) wrapped up early Thursday morning after a 21-hour marathon. According to Barker, there was a frantic ...
Area high schools celebrate graduates at commencement ceremonies
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Seniors from a host of schools in the T-R coverage area received their diplomas at commencement ceremonies on Sunday, including BCLUW, West Marshall, GMG, East Marshall and Grundy Center.