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Catherine Idzerda
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Delavan-Darien considering longer school day
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
DELAVAN -- In the 1950s, the United States had one of the longest school days in the world. Now, it has one of the shortest.
City conducts annual fifth-grade track meet at Monterey
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, May 22, 2013
JANESVILLE -- Adrenaline fueled Avion Goodwin's flight over the high jump. Good sportsmanship fueled his cheers for students from other schools.
Students learn English for their families, their jobs, their community
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, May 20, 2013
DELAVAN --
"Poco a poco," Raymond Paez tells his students. The phrase means "little by little," or "bit by bit," and it's a good motto for the 20 or so students who attend Paez's English language classes at Turtle Creek Elementary School in Delavan.
Jobs, dreams, big plans: Blackhawk students graduate
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Sunday, May 19, 2013
BELOIT --
It was standing room only at the Dream Center in Beloit on Saturday. The event was the Blackhawk Technical College graduation, and nearly 440 students were eligible to cross the stage to get their diplomas.
Rocky County 4-H Fair king and queen get an early start
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Sunday, May 19, 2013
MILTON --
Two Milton teens have been crowned king and queen of the 2013 Rock County 4-H Fair.
Local schools collect prizes in student theater
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Saturday, May 18, 2013
MADISON -- This year, 43 schools from 12 counties participated in the Overture Center for the Arts’ Tommy Awards for high school musicals and local artists took home nearly 30 awards.
Error forces official to reapply for Delavan-Darien School Board
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, May 15, 2013
DELAVAN -- A clerical error has led to a Delavan-Darien School Board member having to reapply for his post.
Delavan-Darien district ponders referendum
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Tuesday, May 14, 2013
DELAVAN -- Conservative budgeting doesn't always pay, especially when it comes to school districts.
Moving day at Rock Haven
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Tuesday, May 14, 2013
JANESVILLE --
On Monday, 127 residents who moved into the new Rock Haven Nursing Home.
Constructing crosses provides pastor a sense of purpose
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Tuesday, May 7, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Jim Potter's passion for Jesus fills him with a fierce and tender joy. His voice trembles, and there are tears in his eyes when he talks about visiting the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem.
