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First Grade Talents Featured in New Welcome Center Art Installation
June 9, 2023

First Grade Talents Featured in New Welcome Center Art Installation

Not all elementary students can say they have already left a mark at their school district, but the Marshalltown Community...

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August 29, 2014

Anson Elementary staff raise $400 for ALS research, principal takes Ice Bucket Challenge

Anson Elementary took a slightly different spin on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Principal Ronnie Manis challenged his staff to...

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May 16, 2014

Anson students plant garden near playground: Produce will be used to make salsa

There's a new attraction near the playground at Anson Elementary School but it's not a slide or a swing. Anson...

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March 24, 2014

500+ attend Anson’s annual Chris Cakes Night

More than 500 people visited Anson Elementary for the annual Chris Cakes night Thursday, March 20. Students and their families...

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February 28, 2014

Youth Art Month exhibit opens today, reception March 8

The annual Youth Art Month exhibit is now open at the Fisher Community Center, featuring the best artwork created by...

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February 4, 2014

Kindergarten Registration is March 7

Kindergarten Registration for the 2014-2015 school year will be Friday, March 7, 2014, from 9am to 3pm at all Marshalltown...

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November 22, 2013

Anson holds annual Bingo for Books

Anson Elementary hosted its annual Bingo for Books Night Thursday, Nov. 21. Students and families enjoyed pizza, fresh fruit and...

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September 13, 2013

City kids learn farm life: Fairgrounds hosts event Thursday

Nearly 400 fourth grade students in Marshalltown got a hands-on learning lesson about life on the farm Thursday. The 13th...

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July 30, 2013

Back-to-School events scheduled in August

Several back-to-school events and orientations are planned in August. On Thursday, Aug. 15, Marshalltown High School will hold Freshmen/New Student...

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June 17, 2013

Reading program pairing food with books gets underway: Local elementary schools see increased turnout for third-grade reading’s Munch and More

The third grade reading initiative kicked off its Munch and More program at Anson Elementary this week. The program is...

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June 2, 2013

A career with lasting impact: Anson principal nears retirement

Seventeen years ago, Bea Niblock thought Anson Elementary School was another stop in her career in education. She didn't think...

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May 22, 2013

Anson Gold Day: Students, teachers, community celebrate Anson Elementary School’s HUSSC Gold Award

“Each and every one of you is a part of this success,” Mayor Tommy Thompson told an assembly of students...

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