Archive for category Human Interest

Hills Bank’s Classroom Cash helps with ‘above budget’ items

May 22

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Gloria Hochstedler presents the check for $913.34 to Tony Miller.

Gloria Hochstedler of Hills Bank again presented IMS with a check for $913.34 which was a result of the bank’s Classroom Cash program that enables its customers to designate Iowa Mennonite School as the recipient of cash back from your debit card use. With every purchase, Hills Bank will make a donation back to IMS. There is no cost to you, it’s just a way for the bank to make a difference in the community.

If you would like your debit card to support IMS just fill out an application at any Hills Bank location or online at www.HillsBankClassroomCash.com. If you are not a Hills Bank customer simply visit a Hills Bank location and apply for a checking account with a Hills Bank debit card.

Since the program began, $11,504.64 has been donated to IMS. IMS uses this money to purchase “above budget” items for the classroom and school. As always, we thank Hills Bank for their support.

Alumnus in the news . . .

May 13

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John Hostetler

John Hostetler (Class of 1966) received the statewide 2012 Outstanding Service Award at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ohio Chapter Conference in Columbus, Ohio on November 29, 2012. Hostetler, who has 38 years of social work experience, served the Ohio Chapter Ethics Committee for nine years.

Hostetler has been an inspiration to many and has provided social workers throughout the state with a strong ethical foundation.

Congratulations to John Hostetler!

The IMS Solar Farm is completed and operational

May 9

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Joel Shetler & Doug Schmieder bolting the steel frame together.

Last December the solar farm project began when holes were dug and cement was poured to mount the steel frame. During the winter the steel was painted and work began on putting up the frame. On March 15 community volunteers came and finished construction of the entire frame. During interterm ten students (Brent Brenneman, Jacob Bruns, Eli Gingerich, Michael Hershberger, Jameson Lammer, Jakob Schmidt, Jacob Schmieder, Spencer Schrock, Kirby Shetler and Thaddeus Yoder) along with instructors Dick Yoder-Short and Aaron Gingerich mounted all the solar modules and began wiring them together. It was especially difficult considering the cold weather and the wind and snow that they had to work in. Over the next few weeks Dick and community electricians and Farmers Electric workers finished the wiring.

The project was completed and inspected on April 30 and was energized that same day. On the first full day it produced about 350 kWh of electricity which is what was expected. Our goal is to have the daily production data on the IMS website where you can monitor the results.

Dick says, “thanks to the hard-working students, the community, the school board and particularly to Joe Swartzentruber for everything they have done in making this project possible.”

 

 

 

 

 

Wellman Rotary recognizes IMS students and teacher

May 8

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Laura Hochstetler, Naomi Miller, Nicholas Yoder, Britni Piegors, Keilah Brokaw, Cameron Gingerich, Samantha Messer, Cody Miller, Maya Kehr, and Hannah Gingerich.

Maya Kehr receiving plaque from Wellman Rotarian James Palmer.

Nine IMS students were recognized at the Wellman Rotary on Wednesday, May 1st. Students with a GPA of 3.5 or more were selected –Keilah Brokaw, Cameron Gingerich, Hannah Gingerich, Laura Hochstetler, Samantha Messer, Cody Miller, Naomi Miller, Britni Piegors, and Nicholas Yoder.

Also recognized was the Wellman Rotary “Teacher of the Year”, Spanish instructor Maya Kehr.

Naomi Miller honored in “Best of the Class”

May 8

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Naomi Miller with KWWL Chief Meteorologist Mark Schnackenberg, News Anchor Ron Steele and Sports Director Rick Coleman.

Valedictorians or top graduating seniors were once again honored by KWWL Television and Wartburg College on Saturday, April 27. The students took part in KWWL’s 29th annual “Best of the Class” celebration. Naomi Miller, daughter of Jim & Ramona, was honored in this ceremony.

The “Best of the Class” students were videotaped on the Wartburg campus for a series of public service announcements which began airing on May 6th on KWWL. It is a joint public service/community relations effort that encourages academic excellence among high school students by honoring students who serve as role models in their communities.

Start your Saturday in Kalona

May 1

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The Kalona Rotary will be hosting their annual Omelet Breakfast this Saturday (May 4). This year’s proceeds will benefit the IMS auditorium by helping with the purchase of stage mics and hearing assisted devices. Serving will be from 6:45–10:30 am at the Kalona United Methodist Church. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Let’s try to support this event! You may buy tickets from Kris or Larry in the office or get them at the door.