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Thursday, March 28, 2013  A fun event for all ages will be held at Schuyler R-I.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  David Fowler is comming to Memphis, Mo to play a free show.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  OHS math teacher Brooke Fischels got a grant for education in the classroom.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  There is currently a shortage of skilled workers in science, technology, engineering and math in our country.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  By eighth grade, American students have fallen behind their Russian, Japanese and Taiwanese counterparts in math, and trail students from Hong Kong, Slovenia and South Korea in science.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The Macon County R-4 School District in New Cambria faces decreasing enrollment. Despite that, the school year is off to a great start.

Thursday, May 10, 2012  Two students from Adair County R-1 compete in National FBLA Convention.

Monday, April 23, 2012  John Deere Ottumwa Works sponsored a Mom's night out for STEM (science, tecnnology, engineering, and math)

Thursday, October 20, 2011  A new math program in the Ottumwa Community School District is catching on, and helping kids understand math better.

Saturday, September 24, 2011  Women are making gains in faculty positions in the science, technology, engineering and math at Iowa State University but men still dominate the fields.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Candidates running for school board in Ottumwa participated in a forum Thursday evening.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, August 15, 2011  Ottumwa teachers participate in professional development workshops focusing on the new math currriculum.

Friday, July 15, 2011  GEMS stands for Girls Exploring Math and Science

Friday, June 17, 2011  Joplin animal shelter overflowing after tornado, still looking for homes for 900 cats, dogs