Books Promote Understanding of Autism
In 2012, students with autism are finding their way into regular education classrooms in greater numbers.
And the numbers seem to be in the news every week.

HIGHEST HONORS – Senior Brittany Appleton of Union High School was honored as Best of Class by KWWL-TV and Wartburg College on April 28. The following day, Brittany traveled to Des Moines and was also recognized as a Governor’s Scholar. She is the daughter of Lisa and Scott Appleton of La Porte City. Pictured (l-r) with Brittany are KWWL on-air news personalities Mark Schnackenberg, Tara Thomas, Ron Steele, and Rick Coleman. Photo by Lattin Photography.

In 2012, students with autism are finding their way into regular education classrooms in greater numbers.
And the numbers seem to be in the news every week.

Union High School junior, Austin Pauling, placed first at state on April 13 in the individual division of the Future Problem Solving (FPS) contest in Ames, which qualifies him to participate in an international competition June 7-9
The La Porte City Board of Adjustment has a member that is coming to the end of their five year appointed term. This vacancy is open to any resident wishing to serve on the Board. This voluntary Board consists of five

On Thursday April 19, the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley presented the 14th Annual Mayors Top Teen Awards at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo. Four Union High School students were among

Natalie Hanson of La Porte City has been chosen by Unit #177 of Mt. Auburn to attend the annual session of the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State to be held June 17-22 on the campus

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Honor Flight Dulles – Waterloo Honor Flight arrives at Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C.
Honor Flight WWII – Waterloo Honor
I did not have time to get this yesterday, so am writing on Monday morning. It is a beautiful Iowa morning. The sun is shining and the dew on the green grass, tree leaves and bushes really sparkle. It has been
Times of Transition
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them