Education

Tue
31
Oct

Research organization ranks NICC Practical Nursing program the best in the state of Iowa

Practicalnursing.org, a national research and healthcare professionals advocacy organization, has ranked the Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) number one in Iowa after completing a five-year analysis of nursing board examination passing rates statewide.

Twelve community college LPN programs and their students’ NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination) pass rates from 2018-2022 were analyzed to determine how well the programs support students towards licensure and beyond. The NCLEX-PN is a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the U.S. that is used by state boards of nursing around the country for testing proficiency and granting licensure.

Tue
31
Oct

EACSD Board of Directors hears of upcoming events, other updates during regular monthly session

by Susan Cantine-Maxson

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District (EACSD) was held at Kee High School in Lansing Monday, October 16.  Board members Bobbie Goetzinger, Melanie Mauss, Kelli Mudderman and Arla Wagner were present, and board member Tony Becker was absent.

Also present were EACSD Superintendent and Grades 7-12 Principal Dr. Sarah Murray, New Albin Elementary Principal Donna Thomas, Board Secretary Michele Martin and visitors  Ray Rankin, Jackson Schulte, Kaleb Drape, Dustin Stendel, Kyle Mauss, Mason Mohn, Zachary Meyer and Landyn Rankin.

Wed
25
Oct

Three ACSD choir students selected to sing at 2023 Opus Honor Choir Festival in Ames

Lena Rausch and Connor Buhl ...
Lena Rausch and Connor Buhl ...
Eireann Goettel ...
Eireann Goettel ...

Waukon High School freshman Eireann Goettel, daughter of Jeff and Elaine Goettel, and Waukon Middle School sixth graders Lena Rausch, daughter of Ben and Kris Rausch, and Connor Buhl, son of Jon and Cathy Buhl, were recently selected for participation in the 37th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival. The Opus Honor Choir is the most prestigious honor choir for underclassmen in the state of Iowa.

Over 2,400 students were nominated by their directors for 720 positions in the four Opus Honor Choirs. Selections were made by means of a recorded audition. The three selected students from the Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) are under the direction of Sarah J. Bieber at Waukon High School and Waukon Middle School.

Wed
25
Oct

Christmas Tree Painting Party classes offered at NICC Waukon Center

Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Business and Community Solutions is offering a Christmas Tree Painting Party class Tuesday, November 14. The youth class will run from 3:45-4:45 p.m., and the adult class will run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the NICC Waukon Center, 1220 3rd Ave NW.

Adults and young students will learn how to apply beautiful colors, styles and their own unique imprint on a ceramic Christmas tree. Have fun being creative and enjoying uncomplicated artmaking with a ceramic tree and numerous colors provided. No experience is necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Ceramic tree, bulbs and light kit supplies are included in the cost of the class.

The deadline for paid registration for either class is November 7. To register online visit www.nicc.edu/waukon or call NICC Waukon center at 844-642-2338, ext. 6700.
 

Wed
25
Oct

ISU Extension and Outreach offering Live Streamed Continuing Instruction Courses for Fall 2023

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program will be hosting live-streamed Commercial Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CIC) online this fall as an additional opportunity for commercial pesticide applicators to attend. Attendees will need a computer or device with good internet connection to participate in the programs.

Applicators can register by going to the Extension Store (https://store.extension.iastate.edu) and searching for “Live Streamed”. Note that registration ends when the maximum of 290 attendees is reached or at 9 a.m. the day before the program, whichever occurs first.

Wed
18
Oct

Waukon High School to perform “Little Shop of Horrors” as this fall’s musical production

submitted by Sarah J. Bieber

The auditorium at Waukon High School is slowly being transformed into a florist shop that will contain one very large “strange and interesting plant” for the fall musical production of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Starring in lead roles in this year’s production scheduled for early November will be Waukon High School senior Gabe Goettel and junior Molly Peake, along with senior Ryan Kolsrud and junior Dekota Bechtel.

“Little Shop of Horrors” is the story of a down-and-out skid row floral assistant who becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon the plant, Audrey II (named after the lead female role in the production and Seymour’s love interest) grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, rhythm and blues singing carnivore who offers Seymour fame and fortune in exchange for feeding his growing appetite.

Wed
18
Oct

Waukon Choir members attend UNI Vocal Arts Festival ...

For over a decade, the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in Cedar Falls has hosted thousands of young singers from across the state, providing an environment to meet other vocalists and experience making music together at its Vocal Arts Festival (VAF). Offering programs for students and conductors alike, the VAF seeks to provide an outstanding performance opportunity, positive atmosphere, and foster relationships between singers and ensembles. In addition, students have the opportunity to take voice lessons from the UNI Voice Faculty, and scholarships may be awarded to study voice at the UNI School of Music as a Music major.

Wed
18
Oct

Waukon Choir members attend RitterSing Honor Choir, perform with M-Pact ...

Saturday, October 7, students in seventh through 12th grades from Waukon Middle School and High School attended the RitterSing Chorus Festival at Wartburg College in Waverly. RitterSing is designed to bring together tenor and bass singers from across the region to motivate the bass clef singers in high school choral programs early in the year. The festival offers two choirs: a 7th-9th/10th Grade Middle School Chorus and a 9th Grade-Adult Chorus. Choir directors can choose whichever choir works best for their students. Dr. Lee Nelson, director of choral activities at Wartburg College, conducted the high school chorus. Assistant Professor of Choral Music and Music Education at University of Dayton, OH, Dr. Steven Hankle, conducted the 7th-9th/10th Grade Chorus.

Wed
11
Oct

Lions Club donates to WHS Music Department ...

The Waukon Lions Club recently donated $600 to the Waukon High School Music Department, including $300 donated to the Instrumental Music program under the direction of Jo Ann Sherman and $300 to the Vocal Music program directed by Sarah Bieber. Lions Club leaders noted that these programs were very important in providing talent for the Lions Variety Show, and the Waukon Lions are very appreciative of their assistance. Pictured above at the donation presentation, left to right, are Waukon Lions Vice President Kim Gates, Waukon High School Vocal Music Director Sarah Bieber, Waukon High School Instrumental Music Director Jo Ann Sherman, and Waukon Lions President Tom Phipps. Submitted photo.
 

Wed
11
Oct

Troendle part of NICC’s fifth-place Dairy Judging Team at World Dairy Expo ...

The Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Dairy Judging Team placed fifth in the National Dairy Judging Competition at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI October 1. Among those team members was Kee High School 2022 graduate Cheyanne Troendle of Waterville. Pictured above in the submitted photo, left to right, are team members Coach Blake Courtney of Decorah, Kaylee Ferfecki of Cecil, WI, Cheyanne Troendle of Waterville, Becky Schumann of Garber and Peyton Luehmann of Lewiston, MN.

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