The meal will consist of pulled pork sandwiches, beans, coleslaw and water for a free will donation. Those unable to make it to Sunday’s fundraiser but who would like to support the Bauer family can contact the Storm Lake Police Department at 712-732-8010. They will be able to provide details on the available options.
The Kuemper Catholic High School (KHS) spring musical debuts tonight (Thursday) and the cast is excited to be retaking the stage after the 2020 show was cancelled due to the pandemic. According to Student Director, Britnee Irlbeck, this year’s presentation will differ from past shows. Rather than focusing on a single plot, Irlbeck says they will be performing a selection of songs from the most well-known musicals.
Practice has proven challenging for the cast and crew with social distancing and mitigation protocols still in place. They started rehearsing about a month later than usual because it was not clear if they would even be able to host a production this year. Senior, Dayna Toft, says a lot of time and effort has gone into making sure the spring musical is entertaining for all who attend.
Thirteen area educators are among 142 across Iowa receiving grants in support of the integration of agriculture into classroom instruction or after school programs. With an academic focus, the Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Supplement Grants are designed to help initiate new projects or expand on existing ones to promote agriculture literacy in students. The money awarded can be used to fund innovative lessons, activities, classroom resources, guest speakers, outreach programs, field trips and more. The grants are distributed by the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation (IALF) and made possible through the support of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and the Iowa Egg Council. Recipients from the Kuemper Catholic School System include Elizabeth Hagen at Kuemper High School and Kathy Stipe at Kuemper Junior High. Amy Madsen at the Carroll Middle School and Peggy Hamilton at Fairview Elementary will receive grants. IKM-Manning Community School District has a total of five educators r