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Vol. 46 No. 28 Norwalk, Iowa 50211 USPS No. 395-120 Phone 981-0406 emaih news@norwalknewspaper.com Thursday, November 27, 2014
ERV At Scott's Foods Deadline For Shop During Norwalk's
Christmas Crawl
The Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) was at Scott's Foods loading boxes to
take to Camp Dodge Friday, Nov. 21. The boxes are to aid the military families in
need. See holiday food box story p. 9. Staffphoto by Lori Ford.
Worship Services
Norwalk area pastors
and church secretaries are
reminded that Friday, Dec.
12, is the deadline for sub-
mitring information about
special Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day Worship
services to this newspaper
office.
Schedules for Christ-
mas worship and pro-
grams will be printed in
the Thursday, Dec. 18, is-
sue.
SCHOOL UPDATES
By Kate Baldwin
Business Manager
Norwalk Community School District
Dr. Denny Wulf Speaks
at IASB Convention
Norwalk School's su-
perintendent, Dr. Denny
Wulf, was a guest speaker
at the recent Iowa Associa-
tion of School Boards
(IASB) convention, held
Thursda)9 Nov. 20. The in-
vitation was premised by
Dr. Wulf's selection to the
2014-2015 Iowa Superin-
tendent of the Year by
School Administrators of
Iowa.
In his address, Dr. Wulf
summarized the academic
achievement of the school
district, noting that annual
student assessments
scores had increased by
over 10% in multiple sub-
ject areas over the past 10
years. He credited the im-
proved test scores to the
focused and dedicated
work of the Norwalk
teachers, outstanding
leadership of principals
and curriculum directors
and strong commitment to
excellence by the Norwalk
School Board. Dr. Wulf
explained that academic
achievement starts at the
top with the school board,
working together with
school administration to
set goals, allocate re-
sources and implement
accountability standards
to insure those goals are
met. During the past 10
years, the Norwalk School
Board and superintendent
have engaged in special-
ized training provided by
Superintendent
Dr. Denny Wulf
IASB to develop cohesive
leadership practices that
have proven to increase
student achievement.
These practices have led to
the implementation of stu-
dent portfolios, the el-
ementary reading summer
school, partnerships with
DMACC for college credit,
the distinguished high
school diploma, and most
recently, the implementa-
tions of the Iowa Teacher
Leadership and Compen-
sation program and stu-
dent one-to-one comput-
ers for all students in
grades 8-12. These initia-
tives are the trademark of
a successful school that
maintains a focus on im-
proving student achieve-
ment, year after year.
The Norwalk School
Board has a long history of
bringing innovative edu-
cational models that have
improved student achieve-
Concluded p. 8
Passport
Information
Warren County Re-
corder Polly J. Glascock
reminds area residents
that'her office can assist
you with obtaining a pass-
port. No appointment is
necessary and they have
forms and photo availabil-
ity for your convenience.
She adds that photo prices
are less expensive in her
office than anywhere in
Warren County.
Applicants must bring a
certified birth certificate,
government issued ID and
a check or money order for
fees. The fast, friendly,
one-stop service is open
during regular business
hours.
Glascock noted that
with spring break and Ca-
nadian fishing around the
comer, one needs to check
their passport and make
sure it hasn't expired. For
more information, call
515-961-1089.
Visit With
Santa
In Cumming
Cumming American
Legion and Auxiliary,
along with the Cumm'mg
Park Board, invites all chil-
dren and parents to visit
with Santa Sunday, Dec. 7.
Santa will be at the Legion
building on Main Street
from I - 3 p.m.
Come by and talk to
Santa, frost a cookie, make
a craft and enjoy the fel-
lowship.
Christmas
at the Library
Christmas will be cel-
ebrated at Norwalk Easter
Public Library Tuesday,
Dec. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Youngsters may visit
with Santa and see a few
of his live reindeer. Photos
may be taken and you may
enjoy a holiday craft,
snacks and Christmas
cheer.
KC Breakfast
December 7
Knights of Columbus
"MADE TO ORDER" Om-
elet breakfast is Sunday,
Dec. 7, from 8 to 11 a.m.
They will be serving made
to order omelets with top-
pings such as onions, pep-
pers, mushrooms, toma-
toes, bacon or sausage,
along with hashbrowns
and drinks. A free-will do-
nation will be accepted
and the proceeds go to the
Norwalk Ministerial Asso-
ciation for needy families
in the community.
Santa at
Community
Bank
Santa will be at the
Community Bank, 2351
Sunset Dr Ste. 101,
Norwalk, Saturday, Dec. 6,
from 9 to 11 a.m.
Area children are in-
vited to take free pictures
with Santa.
Deadline for ads, [
legals and stories
is Noon Friday!
Area residents will be able to do extra holiday shop-
ping from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, during Norwalk's
second Christmas Crawl. Several Norwalk businesses
are participating offering customers refreshments, shop-
ping opportunities, specials and a chance to win prizes,
according to Misty Hansen, who is organizing the event.
Businesses that are participating are Alternative Out-
doors, Amore Pet Boutique, JJ" Designs, Maid-Rite,
Malia's Yoga and Wellness, Massages by Misty at Mas-
sage & Health Studio & Spa, Mr. Movies/Beach Club
Tan, Nail Spa, N/Warren Town and County News, Taco
John's, Tacos Andreas and Villaggio restaurant.
Customers must pick up a stamp card at any of the
participating business and visit each business to get their
card stamped. When the card is full, your name will be
entered to win a big prize basket. This special shopping
event will offer great stocking stuffers and some special
offers.
N/Warren Town and County News and Alternative
Outdoors will be collecting non-perishables for the
Norwalk Food Pantry. The newspaper office will also
collect new unwrapped toys for the Norwalk Ministe-
rial Association to distribute to area families.
Face painting by an elf for the children and massages
for adults, along with discounted Spa and Massage Gift
Certificates and affordable gifts will be at Massages by
Misty.
Sunday, November 30
City Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony
Area residents are invited to kick off Holiday Shop-
ping in Norwalk with Norwalk's Fourth Annual Christ-
mas Tree Lighting Celebration Sunday, Nov. 30, at
O'Leary Celebration of Life Center, 1020 Main St. (cor-
ner of Main Street and Hwy 28/Sunset Drive). Bring a
canned food item for the Norwalk Food Pantry.
Crafts begin at 5 p.m. with live entertainment by the
Norwalk High School Music Department starting at 5:30
p.m. Tree lighting and a visit from Santa is at 6 p.m.
Join the fun evening with apple cider, hot cocoa, cook-
ies and crafts. Crafts include making candy cane rein-
deer, decorating your own cookie, pine cone bird feed-
ers and popsicle stick ornaments.
The event is sponsored by City State Bank, O'Leary
Funeral and Cremation Services-Celebration of Life
Center, Flowers for Every Occasion, Scott's Foods,
Fareway, City of Norwalk and Norwalk Area Chamber
of Commerce.
Find These Legal Notices
Inside This Issue.
CITY OF NORWALK
Annual Financial Report
Ordinances 14-20, 14-21 and 14-22
Public Hearing in re: Disposal of Real Property
WARREN COUNTY SUPERVISORS
Minutes of November 12, 2014 Meeting
Including Canvass of Nov. 4 General Election
Minutes of November 18, 2014 Meeting
Annual Financial Report
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