Skip to main contentSkip to main content
The Valley News - Shenandoah, Iowa
56°
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • user icon Guest
  • Logout
Read Today's E-edition
  • News
    • Local
    • Crime
    • State
    • Business
    • Nation & World
    • Markets & Stocks
    • Politics
    • News Tip
  • Obituaries
    • Share a Story
    • Recent Obituaries
    • Find an Obituary
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
    • Editorials
    • Cartoons
    • Submit a Letter
  • Sports
    • SW Iowa Sports
  • Lifestyles
    • Arts & Theatre
    • Food & Cooking
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Contests
    • Puzzmo
    • Games & Puzzles
    • Comics
    • Play
    • Home & Garden
    • Health
    • Parenting
    • Fashion
    • People
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Faith
  • Brand Ave. Studios
  • Print Edition
    • E-edition
    • Today's Ads
    • Special Sections
    • Archives
    • Back Issues
  • Buy & Sell
    • Place an Ad
    • Jobs
    • Cars
    • Marketplace
    • Public Notices
    • Shop Local
  • Shopping
  • Customer Service
    • Manage Shenandoah Subscription
    • Activate Digital Subscription
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Subscribe
    • Contact Us
    • Help Center
  • Gift Subscription
  • Weather: Live Radar
  • Back Isssues
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
© 2026 Lee Enterprises
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy
The Valley News - Shenandoah, Iowa
News+
Subscribe
Read Today's E-edition
The Valley News - Shenandoah, Iowa
News+
Subscribe
  • Log In
  • user icon
    Welcome, Guest
    • My Subscription
      Help Center
    • My Account
    • Dashboard
    • Profile
    • Saved items
    • Logout
  • E-edition
  • News
  • Obituaries
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • Puzzmo
  • Puzzles
  • Lifestyles
  • Public Notices
  • Jobs
  • 56° Clear
  • Local
  • Crime
  • State
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nation & World

Education

Community 1st Credit Union seeks to cultivate next generation of ag leaders

Community 1st Credit Union seeks to cultivate next generation of ag leaders

    The new program is for students entering seventh and eighth grade.

    Iowa Western establishes new Gregg 'Bud' Cohrs Construction and Trades Scholarship

    Iowa Western establishes new Gregg 'Bud' Cohrs Construction and Trades Scholarship

    • Scott Stewart

    Iowa Western Community College has established a new scholarship to support students interested in going into construction and the skilled trades.

    Clarinda, Essex, other area schools get boost to promote reading proficiency

    Clarinda, Essex, other area schools get boost to promote reading proficiency

    • Scott Stewart

    “We are pleased to be among the Iowa school districts who will utilize the comprehensive literacy grant funds to benefit our students,” Superintendent Vickie Murillo says.

    Five Clarinda Jr./Sr. High School students took part in 2025 FCCLA national competition

    Five Clarinda Jr./Sr. High School students took part in 2025 FCCLA national competition

      The conference held in Orlando, Florida, drew more than 10,000 students, educators, and guests from across the nation. 

      Perry Creek students learn about cultural journeys

      Perry Creek students learn about cultural journeys

      • Jesse Brothers, Sioux City Journal

      Kristen Eilders, the K-5 Social Studies and Science Curriculum Facilitator for the Sioux City Community School District, the students are learning in the Local Perspectives on Cultural Journeys unit at Perry Creek Elementary School in Sioux City, Iowa, Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

      Le Mars group improvisation critic's choice winners

      Le Mars group improvisation critic's choice winners

      • Nick Hytrek

      Le Mars High School students Jenna Morris and Ryder Mullally perform their group improvisation act that earned the critic's choice award at Iowa's large-group all-state speech festival.

      Ghostbusters: Iowa Western catches 109 'ghost' students trying to scam college

      Ghostbusters: Iowa Western catches 109 'ghost' students trying to scam college

      • Scott Stewart The Nonpareil

      Iowa Western Community College recently caught 109 so-called "ghost students" posing as actual Reivers in the hopes of illicitly capturing federal student aid dollars.

      Iowa Western to offer affordable career exploration, summer camps

      Iowa Western to offer affordable career exploration, summer camps

        Iowa Western Community College is inviting high schoolers to explore potential careers and middle schoolers to plan to attend camps this summer.

        Iowa Western plans one-year tax levy increase to pay for early retirements

        Iowa Western plans one-year tax levy increase to pay for early retirements

          Trustees for Iowa Western Community College plan to set a preliminary budget next month that allows for a potential property tax levy increase.

          Augustana College unveils production studio, announces re-named theatre department

          Augustana College unveils production studio, announces re-named theatre department

            On Friday, Augustana College announced its new Department of Theatre and Film and showcased a recently-renovated production studio in Sorensen Hall. 

            Milken Educator Awards vice president announcing MOC-Floyd Valley winner

            Milken Educator Awards vice president announcing MOC-Floyd Valley winner

              Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Jane Foley announcing MOC-Floyd Valley's Greg Hegstad as Iowa's sole 2023-24 Milken Educator Award recipient.

              Photos: Waterloo Columbus Catholic places second and Lawton-Bronson, Missouri Valley and Grundy Center also compete in Pom Class VI at state dance (11-30-23)

              Photos: Waterloo Columbus Catholic places second and Lawton-Bronson, Missouri Valley and Grundy Center also compete in Pom Class VI at state dance (11-30-23)

                Waterloo Columbus Catholic earned runner-up honors and Missouri Valley, Lawton-Bronson and Grundy Center also competed in Class VI Pom on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

                Photos and video: Kylin Johnson of West Fork repeats as Class II Dance Solo champion at ISDTA championship (11-30-23)

                Photos and video: Kylin Johnson of West Fork repeats as Class II Dance Solo champion at ISDTA championship (11-30-23)

                  Kylin Johnson of West Fork repeats as Class II Dance Solo champion on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

                  Photos: Davenport Central wins All-Male, Bishop Heelan competes in Kick Class II, LeMar competes in Jazz Class V at state dance (12-1-23)

                  Photos: Davenport Central wins All-Male, Bishop Heelan competes in Kick Class II, LeMar competes in Jazz Class V at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Davenport Central won All-Male, LeMars earned a fourth-place trophy in Class V Jazz and Sioux City Bishop Heelan competed in Class II Kick on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

                    Photos: Mason City wins Prop Class II,Sergeant Bluff-Luton competes in Class II Show Production and Glenwood competes in Military Class II at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Photos: Mason City wins Prop Class II,Sergeant Bluff-Luton competes in Class II Show Production and Glenwood competes in Military Class II at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Mason City won the title in Class II Prop on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The team received 365 out of a possible 400 points from the four judges.

                    Photos: Harlan, Hampton-Dumont, Bishop Heelan, Clear Lake, Davenport Assumption compete in Hip Hop Class VI and Sergeant Bluff-Luton competes in Hip Hop Class VII at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Photos: Harlan, Hampton-Dumont, Bishop Heelan, Clear Lake, Davenport Assumption compete in Hip Hop Class VI and Sergeant Bluff-Luton competes in Hip Hop Class VII at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Clear Lake claimed first place, Davenport Assumption was the runner-up and Harlan also earned a trophy, and Sioux City Bishop Heelan and Hampton-Dumont also competed in Class VI Hip Hop and Sergeant Bluff-Luton competed in Class VII on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill …

                    Photos: Bishop Heelan and Harlan compete in Pom Class X and Council Bluffs Lewis Central and Waverly-Shell Rock compete in Pom Class XII at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Photos: Bishop Heelan and Harlan compete in Pom Class X and Council Bluffs Lewis Central and Waverly-Shell Rock compete in Pom Class XII at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Harlan placed third in Class X Pom on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

                    Photos: Davenport Assumption and Hinton compete in Class II Lyrical and Sioux City East and Davenport West compete in Lyrical Class IV at ISDTA championship (12-1-23)

                    Photos: Davenport Assumption and Hinton compete in Class II Lyrical and Sioux City East and Davenport West compete in Lyrical Class IV at ISDTA championship (12-1-23)

                    Davenport Assumption won the title in Class II Lyrical on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

                    Photos: West Sioux, Underwood, Hudson, Aplington-Parkersburg and Denver compete in Pom Class VII at state dance (11-30-23)

                    Photos: West Sioux, Underwood, Hudson, Aplington-Parkersburg and Denver compete in Pom Class VII at state dance (11-30-23)

                    Underwood earned the fourth-place trophy and Aplington-Parkersburg, Denver, Hudson and West Sioux also competed in Class VII Pom on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines.

                    Photos: New Hampton and Union compete in Hip Hop Class V and North Cedar and Newman Catholic compete in Hip Hop Class II at state dance (11-30-23)

                    Photos: New Hampton and Union compete in Hip Hop Class V and North Cedar and Newman Catholic compete in Hip Hop Class II at state dance (11-30-23)

                    Newman Catholic of Mason City won Class II Hip Hop and New Hampton placed fourth in Class V Hip Hop on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

                    Photos: Davenport West, Sioux City North, Muscatine and Davenport Central compete in Kick Class III at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Photos: Davenport West, Sioux City North, Muscatine and Davenport Central compete in Kick Class III at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Davenport Central finished third, Davenport West was fourth, Muscatine placed fifth and Sioux City North claimed sixth-place honors in Class III Kick on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

                    Photos: Bellevue, Westwood, Osage and Wilton compete in Novelty Class II at state dance (11-30-23)

                    Photos: Bellevue, Westwood, Osage and Wilton compete in Novelty Class II at state dance (11-30-23)

                    Bellevue claimed second place, Westwood took fourth and Wilton and Osage earned Division II honors in Class II Novelty on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

                    Shopping

                    Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                    Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                    Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                    Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                    Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                    Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                    Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                    Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                    Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                    Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                    Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                    Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                    Photos: Sioux City North and Sioux City West place 1-2 in Hoopla Class II and Waterloo West and Sioux City West compete in Contemporary Class III at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Photos: Sioux City North and Sioux City West place 1-2 in Hoopla Class II and Waterloo West and Sioux City West compete in Contemporary Class III at state dance (12-1-23)

                    Sioux City North won Class II Hoopla and Sioux City West was the runner-up Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, when they competed at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship at Wells Fargo Arena. Sioux City West and Waterloo West also competed in Class III Contemporary at the three-day event.

                    Photos: Runner-up Woodbury Central, third-place St. Albert and Gehlen Catholic compete in Pom Class III at state dance (11-30-23)

                    Photos: Runner-up Woodbury Central, third-place St. Albert and Gehlen Catholic compete in Pom Class III at state dance (11-30-23)

                    Woodbury Central was the runner-up, Council Bluffs St. Albert placed third and Gehlen Catholic of LeMars was ninth in Class III Pom on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championship at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. 

                    Photos: New Hampton and Grundy Center finish 1-2 in Prop Class I; Riverside, West Monona and A-H-S-T-W compete in Contemporary Class I at state dance (11-30-23)

                    Photos: New Hampton and Grundy Center finish 1-2 in Prop Class I; Riverside, West Monona and A-H-S-T-W compete in Contemporary Class I at state dance (11-30-23)

                    New Hampton finished first and Grundy Center was second in Class I Prop, while fourth-place Riverside, A-H-S-T-W Avoca and West Monona competed in Class I Contemporary on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.

                    Photos: Cedar Falls dancers perform solo routines at state competition

                    Photos: Cedar Falls dancers perform solo routines at state competition

                    Eight dancers from Cedar Falls competed Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Class XI Dance at the 2024 Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Association State Solo Qualifier in Newton.

                    Photos: Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson dancers perform solo routines at state competition

                    Photos: Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson dancers perform solo routines at state competition

                    Three Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson dancers competed Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Class X Dance at the 2024 Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Association State Solo Qualifier in Newton.

                    Photos: Waterloo West dancers perform solo routines at state competition

                    Photos: Waterloo West dancers perform solo routines at state competition

                    Three members of the Waterloo West dance team competed Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Class XI Dance at the 2024 Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Association State Solo Qualifier in Newton.

                    Meet the Candidates: Molly Bergfeld, North Scott School Board

                    Meet the Candidates: Molly Bergfeld, North Scott School Board

                    Meet North Scott school board candidate Molly Bergfeld.

                    Photos: 2023 Nebraska State Bandmasters Association marching contest

                    Photos: 2023 Nebraska State Bandmasters Association marching contest

                    More Education
                    The Valley News - Shenandoah, Iowa
                    • Facebook
                    • Twitter
                    • YouTube

                    Sites & Partners

                    • Place an Ad
                    • Newsletters
                    • Join Our Team

                    Services

                    • Manage Subscription
                    • Contact Us
                    • Rack Locations
                    • Submission Forms
                    • Licensing
                    • Shopping
                    © Copyright 2026 Southwest Iowa Herald, 617 W. Sheridan Ave. Shenandoah, IA 51601
                    Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences
                    Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com.