Sticky situation for Franklin principal: Holmgren taped to chair for a good cause
Through the years, Franklin Elementary School Principal Tim Holmgren has not been afraid to embarrass himself as long as it...
April 7, 2014
Franklin wins Elementary Battle of the Books
Franklin Elementary won the third annual Marshalltown Elementary Battle of the Books held Thursday, April 3, at Marshalltown Public Library....
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...
February 6, 2014
Franklin Elementary celebrates a century of learning
On Jan. 30, 2014, Franklin Elementary celebrated one hundred years of learning, inviting former teachers and principals to a special...
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...
December 10, 2013
Globetrotter makes spin though town: Team will play Jan. 5 at Roundhouse
A Harlem Globetrotter visited Marshalltown Monday and brought with him all the basketball-whirling tricks one would expect. He also brought...
October 21, 2013
Hard worker shows up ready: Franklin fourth grader a classroom leader
Rachel Krein shows up to school at Franklin Elementary School every day ready to learn. It's something her fourth grade...
October 10, 2013
Schools participate in Healthiest State Initiative walks
Students at several schools took a few extra steps this week toward making Iowa the healthiest state as part of...
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...
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...
June 9, 2013
Franklin raises $843.51 for American Cancer Society
Franklin Elementary students closed out the school year with a penny drive, collecting $843.51 for the American Cancer Society in...
May 21, 2013
Marshalltown students earn meritorious awards at Project Share
Several Marshalltown students earned meritorious awards at Project Share, the annual student project showcase held May 9-10 at Marshalltown Community...
