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MID-PRAIRIE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
3 seats, 4-year terms
Michael Burns
This is my first time running. I have four main priorities, and they are school safety, student excellence, staff …
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10/24/25 08:00 AM
The Mid-Prairie sociology class has something exciting in the works! The class was recently challenged to design a project that could improve the school, community, county, or even the state of Iowa...
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By JJ Peters |
10/3/25 08:00 AM
In the not-too-distant future, two new homeowners will purchase sides of the duplex going up at 502 A Avenue in Kalona. Not only will they be assisted by programs that make their homes affordable, …
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By Cheryl Allen |
9/12/25 08:00 AM
Imagine starting a new job as a news reporter, where you’re told there’s this big story about a downtrodden house in Kalona that was purchased by the City, which then assembled a group of high …
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By Cheryl Allen |
9/12/25 08:00 AM
This summer’s student-built projects in Kalona included more than just the construction of a house; Shelter C in Kalona City Park saw some serious renovations too.
“We took this building and …
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By Cheryl Allen |
9/12/25 08:00 AM
When students step into Glenda Seward’s classroom at Mid-Prairie High School, the first thing they see is her smile. It’s been that way for more than two decades — and it’s part of why Seward …
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9/5/25 08:00 AM
When Mid-Prairie High School Principal Chuck Banks talks about the success of the school’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) department, he often says, “I just stay out of the way.”
That …
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9/4/25 08:00 AM
On Monday, Aug. 18, Mid-Prairie held its all-district meeting, where the staff was welcomed by the notes of the school song, played by the high school band under the direction of David Kunz, and …
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8/29/25 08:00 AM
WELLMAN
Before heading into a work session Monday night, the Mid-Prairie school board approved the creation of one additional full time paraprofessional position for East Elementary School. …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/29/25 08:00 AM
And we’re off! A new school year began on Monday, Aug. 25, and students at Highland, Hillcrest, Lone Tree and Mid-Prairie embraced it 100%.
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8/29/25 01:00 AM
The Annual Mid-Prairie Feed the Kids Banquet and Auction will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Wellman Parkside Activities Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a silent auction, dinner, and live …
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8/22/25 08:00 AM
Some of us are job hoppers, forever bounding from one opportunity to another in search of conditions in which we can thrive. Others find the perfect carrot patch early on, and that is where they stay …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/22/25 08:00 AM
Gone are the days where students had to conform to one-size-fits-all educational systems. Today students have options: they can choose from public or nonpublic schools. They can enroll in a district …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/22/25 08:00 AM
Mid-Prairie High School is launching a new policy this school year aimed at improving student focus, learning, and overall well-being. Beginning this fall, students will be required to keep personal …
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8/22/25 08:00 AM
WELLMAN
In a relatively brief meeting Monday night, the Mid-Prairie school board set their priorities for the 2025-26 IASB Legislative Platform. Mental health is still “the big one” for the …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/15/25 08:00 AM
WELLMAN
At a special meeting Monday night, the Mid-Prairie school board determined the district would continue to engage Performance Health & Fitness of Coralville for its strength and …
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By Cheryl Allen |
8/1/25 08:00 AM
WELLMAN
In a relatively brief, sub one hour business meeting Monday night, the Mid-Prairie school board accepted building handbooks for the 2025-26 school year, noting that those for the Middle …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/18/25 08:00 AM
About 17 coaches, parents, and student-athletes filled the Mid-Prairie Community Room Monday night, eager to share their perspectives on the strength and conditioning program offered to students …
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By Cheryl Allen |
7/11/25 08:00 AM
The weight room and athletic fields at Mid-Prairie High School are alive with energy this summer, as the Golden Hawks dive into their annual summer strength and conditioning program with exceptional …
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7/4/25 08:00 AM
In an effort to create a more focused and effective learning environment, Mid-Prairie High School will be implementing a new Personal Electronic Device Policy at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school …
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7/4/25 08:00 AM
