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Iowa pipeline spill draws reactions
On Jan. 25, the Magellan Midstream Partners pipeline in Worth County, Iowa burst and leaked around 46,830 gallons (1,100 barrels) of diesel fuel. Cleanup started...
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Deadline approaches for Gold Star award
With Gold Star Awards coming up fast, students will have a shot at recognizing teacher who have made big impacts in their lives. This year...
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Orchestra readies for upcoming pops concert
Orchestra is bringing contemporary tunes of several genres and catering to multiple age groups in their upcoming pops concert on Feb. 9. “This concert is...
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Jazz bands, choirs set for Saturday show
On Saturday, Feb. 4, four of Cedar Falls High School’s finest musical ensembles will come together in an annual tradition of jazz. This year’s jazz...
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World languages open for eighth graders
Next school year, all foreign languages will be available for students to take during their eighth grade years. Cedar Falls Schools Superintendent, Andy Pattee, said,...
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Junior highs change requirements for art, music
Starting next year at Peet and Holmes Junior High’s, choir, orchestra, band and art will not be required classes for seventh graders to take. Principal...
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Arts community shining light on diversity
“There’s a light in the darkness of everybody’s life.” This lyric from “Rocky Horror Show” rang true after the last dress rehearsal on Jan. 19....
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Millions of marchers use weekend event to ensure their voices, political issues will not be marginalized
“Show me what a democracy looks like!” one woman shouts. “This is what a democracy looks like!” a crowd of over 75,000 passionate people who...
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Dozens of students taking advantage of free tuition for university courses
Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) are options for juniors and seniors with acceptable ACT/SAT and or GPA. Freshmen and sophomores can take the classes if they...
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Making the Grade: Three high school courses piloting standards-based assessments
This year marks the second year of Cedar Falls High School’s plan to transition from percent based grading to learning based grading. The school is...
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Science club preparing for upcoming Olympiad
Every Thursday after school, the science club fills with students designing, building, testing and experimenting as they prepare for the Science Olympiad. The club focuses on teamwork and problem-solving,...
