Linn-Mar FFA to represent Iowa in national floriculture contest
The Linn-Mar FFA chapter will compete in the National FFA Floriculture Contest in Kansas City Missouri on Thursday. Members are Ken Cartwright Michele Cartwright and Adam Munier with coach Dennis Selness who notes district and state wins earned the national berth.
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FFA
Iowa
Kansas City
Ken Cartwright
Michele Cartwright
Adam Munier
Dennis Selness
Luther College hosts three Iowa student art exhibits
At Luther College Koren Center three Art Educators of Iowa exhibitions feature Iowa students from grades six to 12 and elementary levels. Shows run today through Friday, November 21 to 30, and December 10 to 14 with works from 12 to 16 schools. The traveling displays are coordinated with Decorah junior high art instructor Ted Sojka.
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Luther College
Iowa
Art Educators of Iowa
Koren Center
Ted Sojka
Decorah
Young viola prodigy joins Cedar Rapids Symphony
Jennifer Shipley 17, a Kennedy High senior, became the youngest Cedar Rapids Symphony member at 15. She practices two hours daily on piano and three on viola while balancing school, recalls her audition behind a curtain, and plans to study viola and piano at Brigham Young University. Symphony conductor Christian Tiemeyer praises her dedication and talent.
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Jennifer Shipley
Shipley
Kennedy High School
The
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Jean
Gordon Shipley
Northgate Dr. NE
Christian Tiemeyer
Tiemeyer
Jeanine
Marlis Windus
University of Iowa
William Preucil
Jennifer
Michigan
Brigham Young University
Student Joe Nolte profiles life of La Salle senior in Cedar Rapids
The Ga zette highlights Joe Nolte 16 of Watkins, a La Salle High School senior involved in band, choir, speech, debate, athletics, and student government. He values family, community, and strong teachers, with plans for college at a nearby Catholic school and a focus on writing and proofreading.
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Watkins
la Salle High School
Cedar Rapids
LaSalle High School
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What makes a good teacher according to YouthViews
Student feedback highlights attention to home problems and grades. A good teacher commits to students and offers extra help. They involve students, make learning fun, share enthusiasm, explain homework clearly, and present material in kid friendly terms.
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Youthviews
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