2600 South 9th]]> New South Side School To Be 'Light And Airy; Board Okays Unique Brick Plan. September 11, 1956
Peterson School Has 'California' Motif. September 15, 1957
Peterson School To Be Dedicated February 20, February 4, 1958
300 Attend Dedication of New Peterson School; 'Greatest Honor' For Chief Justice. February 21, 1958
Open Classroom, Team Teaching Works At Peterson. April 30, 1972
Students caucus too; At Peterson School. January 19, 1980
]]> 143 15th Avenue]]> Have Few Minutes In Pusey School. March 1, 1958
Confusion On Building Terms Drawing To End. June 9, 1974
Construction Laborers. November 9, 1974
Who's who big question with three sets of twins. June 10, 1978
Schools closing open classrooms. June 13, 1980
Pusey second-graders learn about nutrition. April 18, 1980
Students learn what its [sic] like to grow old. November 18, 1984
Elderly visit Pusey students. May 19, 1988]]> 517 North 17th
2/14/66 Fire
11/68 New building dedicated]]> Basement at Roosevelt Is Being Used as Classroom. March 2, 1952
Roosevelt Annex About Completed; Will Permit School to Handle 8 Grades. August 16, 1953
Roosevelt School Fire: Over $500,000 Loss; Some 600 Students Get Holiday. February 14, 1966
School Holiday. February 14, 1966
One Of Fire Questions Facing Educators: Where To Rebuild; Pupils Back in Classrooms. February 15, 1966
Raze Upper Walls, Chimney Of School; Damaged By Fire. February 16, 1966
The Upper Most Walls And Chimney. February 17, 1966
Adjusters Probe Site. February 18, 1966
Fire-Gutted School Should Be Replaced; Architects Tell Board. March 15, 1966
In New Classroom. March 21, 1966
Evans Firm Awarded School Razing Contract. April 26, 1966
School Fire Loss Settled: $215,000; After Long Session. May 17, 1966
Roosevelt Area Students Will Be Housed In Churches; Three Sites Are Chosen. August 5, 1966
Settle School Fire Loss For $290,945; Board, Insurance Firms. August 17, 1966
Architect Named For New Roosevelt School; To Negotiate Fees. October 14, 1966
Proposed Roosevelt School Requires Some Big Decisions; Architect Tells Board Of Education. November 11, 1966
Board Selects 3-Story Design For New School; To Replace Roosevelt. January 20, 1967
Sketch Of New School. February 12, 1967
Contracts Awarded To Rebuild Roosevelt School; Project To Cost $677,616. June 9, 1967
Roosevelt Dedication Is Sunday. November 9, 1968
Dedicate Roosevelt School Here. November 10, 1963
Welcome to Room 22; A land of four-letter words. September 12, 1976
Lively room revisited; Squirmers learn to read. January 8, 1977
Painting honors teacher. January 11, 1978
Constitution Day observed. September 15, 1978
C.B.'s Roosevelt School chosen for recognition. January 13, 1978
Principal makes Iowa bike ride an annual father-and-son event. July 17, 1989
Students mail letters to GIs. October 29, 1990
Roosevelt School searched after threat. January 24, 1991
Man threatens five students before school. October 17, 1991
Bluffs kids paint principal's office. December 9, 1991
Bears big at Roosevelt; Students ages 6-9 take teddy bears to school. January 22, 1992
Roosevelt keeps kids enthusiastic. April 20, 1993.
Bluffs schools' daring programs turn out FINE. April 20, 1993
]]> 1414 West Broadway]]> Library of toys to aid in development of skills. December 25, 1977
State may cut special ed funding. May 30, 1978
Toy library gets boost. July 27, 1978
Retarded May Get New Home. July 22, 1975
Car showroom soon to be classes; For trainable mentally handicapped. December 4, 1975
Variety of services in C.B> special education. April 25, 1976
Special children getting new perspective on life. April 25, 1976
Special education is vital to success of C.B. children. April 25, 1976
Suits possible over school rent. March 9, 1979
Two graduate from Kennedy. May 18, 1979
Kennedy hosts Playground. June 14, 1979
Kennedy School hosts guest. June 30, 1979
Rose Kennedy legal loops deepen with bank notice. Jully 22, 1979
Future of Rose Kennedy School still in doubt; Over lease-purchase disagreement. July 31, 1979
Meeting on Kennedy School set. July 30, 1979
Kennedy School future still in doubt. August 14, 1979
No hint given of future of Rose Kennedy School. October 3, 1979
Closed session set on Kennedy School. October 18, 1979
Closed meet set on closed meets. October 11, 1979
Peterson quiet on Kennedy talk. October 14, 1979
Closed meet on fate of Kennedy School delayed. October 17, 1979
Kennedy School accord reached. October 31, 1979
Kennedy School lease OK is seen. November 1, 1979
DPI 'unaware' of school lease. November 28, 1979
Closed meeting suit with judge. December 4, 1979
DPI approves lease of Kennedy. December 13, 1979
Kennedy School likely to remain as class center. February 15, 1980
Kennedy School to host classes. February 20, 1980
Complaints about school principal being checked out. May 20, 1980
Handicapped students learn to live; Mobility training at Rose Kennedy. January 11, 1981
Schools to offer program for Rose Kennedy training. August 19, 1981
Rose Kennedy get gift. December 23, 1982
End near for Kennedy school? Handicapped may be integrated. December 4, 1984
Kennedy School gets tricycles. January 25, 1984
Rose Kennedy School to close doors? Students may attend other C.B. schools. February 6, 1984
Reactions mixed at Kennedy School; Parents respond to closing proposal. February 30, 1984
School to stay open? March 19, 1984
Kennedy shift discussion set. April 4, 1984
Teachers, parents discuss Kennedy School' Public hearing considers moving students. April 6, 1984
Kennedy School to close in '85. April 11, 1984
Final Christmas play for Rose Kennedy brings tears. December 19, 1984
Rose Kennedy school bought by gas utility. January 17, 1985]]> 3326 6th Avenue]]> School Bond Vote Monday Is Important. November 19, 1950
Rue School Bids Avoe Estimate; Board To Negotiate With Contractors. May 22, 1956
School Project Started. June 28, 1956
Rue Youngsters Will Move Into 3 New Rooms Monday. January 1957
Fifth Graders At Rue Are Thrilled By 'Real Desks'. June 21, 1957
Incoming Rue students prepare with question, answer session. May 29, 1986
Patrol boy reports abduction attempt. September 22, 1986
Students send gifts to Arabia. December 6, 1990
Rue renovation will bring school up to date. June 2, 1990
Kaleidoscope boosts learning, self-esteem. April 18, 1993]]> '85]]> Four Meet Filing Deadlines For School Board Elections. July 31, 1975
No last-minute rush of Filers for school boards. August 2, 1979
Board candidates give opinions. August 29, 1979
School forum is Thursday. September 4, 1979
School board candidates answer questions. September 7, 1979
Tuesday is reckoning day for board candidates. September 9, 1979
C.B. School Candidate Forum IS Thursday. September 9, 1971
Two newcomers on Bluffs school board. September 12, 1979
Vote total called good. September 11, 1979
Unofficial returns. September 12, 1979
Robertson gains votes for CB School board. September 14, 1979
School candidates ready for forums. August 27, 1979
Carrithers credits 'plain talk' for win. September 10, 1980
Voters get chance to hear candidates. September 5, 1982
CB School Board candidates answer Nonpareil questions. September 10, 1982
School Board election Tuesday. September 12, 1982
Three file for local school boards. July 16, 1984
ISD teacher seeking C.B. school board seat. August 1, 1984
Four more enter school board race. August 3, 1984
Faust leads C.B. vote getters. September 12, 1984
School election nominations open. July 8, 1985
Monroe files school board papers. July 29, 1985
Faust files; deadline is today. August 1, 1985
Capel files for Bluffs board. July 31, 1985
Six seek Bluffs school board seats. August 2, 1985
Only one of school board contests is a race. August 6, 1985
Candidate for school board is not running. September 6, 1985
Six school board seats up for election. September 8, 1985
School elections approach without fanfare. September 9, 1985
Carrithers, Parrot head school boards. September 17, 1985
Faust, two newcomers earn seats on board. September 11, 1985
12 seek school seats in Bluffs, L. Central. August 1, 1986
School candidates study finances, curriculum. September 7, 1986
Carta wins incumbent's school seat. September 10, 1986
School board members to take oaths of office. September 15, 1986
Sealock will head Bluffs school board, September 18, 1986
Voters to choose 4 board members in school election. July 10, 1987
Monroe won't seek new term on board. July 22, 1987
Two more seeking school board posts. July 30, 1987
Nine seek school board seats; a last-minute rush fills ballot. July 31, 1987
Forum set for board candidates. August 14, 1987
Candidates: Tax hike should be 'last resort'. September 4, 1987
Nine school candidates square off Tuesday. September 6, 1987
Election defeat won't dampen candidates' interest in schools. September 9, 1987
Johnson, Anderson winners. September 9, 1987
C.B. Board re-elects Sealock as president. September 22, 1987
Four seeking re-election to C.B., L.C. school boards. July 14, 1988
Monroe and Bohls seek school posts. August 3, 1988
No races, small turnout seen in school election. August 5, 1988
Some races in school elections. August 28, 1988
No opposition for spots on C.B. School Board. September 11, 1988
Lower election cost expected. September 12, 1988
Election turnout 1.8 pct. September 14, 1988
Low-cost campaigns for school boards. September 23, 1988
10 pct. may vote in school elections. September 10, 1990
Late start cuts cost of election. September 11, 1990
Blum will run for Lew Central board. July 16, 1992
Petersen seeks another term on Council Bluffs School Board. July 16, 1992
Losh seeks seat on Bluffs school board. July 25, 1992
Headen, Smith may run for school board. July 27, 1992
8 running for 3 Bluffs school posts; No races for Lew Central, Iowa Western. July 31, 1992
Forum to spotlight school candidates. August 19, 1992
Forum spotlights candidates. September 9, 1994
Incumbents ousted from area boards. September 14, 1994
Incumbents win in Council Bluffs. September 14, 1994
]]> Peterson closing subject of public hearing. May 1, 1986
Method of answering at hearing draws complaints from CCI group. May 1, 1986
School panel considers transportation changes. September 26, 1986
Efficiency group chooses leadership. July 30, 1986
Report: Teacher pay here lagging b behind. August 13, 1986
Hearing at Myers draws about 70. May 6, 1986
School proposals aimed at efficiency. November 5, 1986
]]> Bluffs Lunch Program Gets Federal Boost. March 26, 1969
School Lunches Increased 5 Cents. August 19, 1970
Cutting The Can Is A New Game For Food Supervisor. August 26, 1970
Patients Notified Of New Lunch Policies. January 7, 1971
Bluffs School Lunches To Stay At Lower Price. March 29, 1972
School lunchtime requires planning. October 12, 1975
Reduced-price meals to be dime; At school lunches. January 4, 1979
High marks for C.B. food service. February 24, 1979
Income guidelines, school lunch $ rise. August 23, 1984
School lunches; C.B. schools are trying to compete with lure of fast food. October 20, 1985
Rules set for free school lunches. August 30, 1987
Police called to free lunch site, youths barred because of fight. July 15, 1988
C.B.'s for-profit lunches questioned. May 5, 1988
C.B. summer lunch program a success. June 16, 1988
C.B. school lunch program caters to young taste buds. March 9, 1988
C.B. high schools raise lunch prices. July 20, 1989]]> 3330 4th Ave.]]> St. Albert expands kindergarten class. September 1, 1988
St. Albert Elementary School receives national merit award. September 28, 1988
St. Albert survey indicateds need for day-care program at school. November 29, 1988]]> Includes: Area Catholic School Board
Info on parochial schools prior to St Albert]]> Future Of Parochial School To Be Aired. February 9, 1969
Meeting To Decide Fate Of Catholic Schools; Subcommittee Studies To Get Look. February 11, 1969
Parochial Merger Possible; May Form Area Board. February 12, 1969
Private School Expert To Talk Here Feb. 23. February 16, 1969
School Study Group Eyes Board Bylaws. February 19, 1969
U.S. Church-Related Schools Could Collapse Without Aid; 650 Parents Told Here. February 24, 1969
3 Parochial Schools Plan To Consolidate. April 25, 1969
Public System May Reflect Crisis Facing Private School. April 8, 1969
Two Parochial Schools Taken Off State List. June 4, 1969
Group Will Probe Future Of Bluffs Parish Schools; Parents Learn Of Money Problems. November 21, 1969
Parochial School Crisis. December 6, 1968
Aid To Parochial Schools Is Aired. December 20, 1968
Catholic Schools Ask For Services Extension. June 12, 1970
Board Tables Controversial Service Issue. August 12, 1970
St. Albert School Board In Control Of Evaluation; Constitution, Budget Approved At Meeting. August 13, 1970
Some Catholic Pupils To Attend Public Classes. August 16, 1970
Increase In Lay Teachers Drains Funds From Schools; The Parochial Problem. November 23, 1970
Is Church Vs. State An Issue? November 24, 1970
Private School Funds A Major Concern Here. November 22, 1970
St. Albert Board Invites Students To Attend Meetings. December 9, 1971
Lawmakers Meet With Educators. December 31, 1970
Sisters Of Charity Mark Centennial. April 11, 1971
Centennial Observance. April 22, 1971
St. Albert Votes For CB Education Study. October 14, 1971
Council Bluffs Catholic Schools To Reorganize; St, Albert Has $8000,000 Debt. January 19, 1972
St. Albert Board 'By-Passed' In Plans For Reorganization. January 2, 1972
New Catholic Board Plans Friday Meet. January 26, 1972
St. Albert Board Pledges Support For New System; Treasurer Submits Resignation. January 27, 1972
Board Sets 14-Day Deadline For Decisions On Closures. January 29, 1972
Leis Central Principal Outlines St. Albert Use. February 11, 1972
Apostles, Holy Family Schools To Stay Open. February 11, 1972Diocese OKs Bluffs Parochial School Decision. February 14, 1972
Catholic Student Tuition Rates Approved; Each May Pay $5 Per Month. February 25, 1972
St. Albert Board Approves New Accounting Plan; March 9, 1972
Catholic Board Covers Problem Of Financing. March 24, 1972
Catholic School Board OKs Keeping Same Teacher Pay. April 7, 1972
Catholic Teacher Pay Up @200. April 14, 1972
Catholic Board OKs Constitution. May 4, 1972
Bluffs Catholic Education Constitution Receives Okay. June 10, 1972
Catholic Budget Proposed. June 23, 1972
St. Albert Concludes Year With Surplus of $13,153. July 6, 1972
Enrollment Increases In Parochial Schools. September 24, 1975
Catholic schools complete merger with new names. December 24, 1976
Catholic school finances improve. August 30, 1978
Catholic schools: All in the family. February 5, 1979
Catholic Schools in healthy position. December 3,1 1979
St. Albert budget is nearing balance. May 28, 1980
St. Al deficit less than expected. June 30, 1981
Local Catholic schools have 'turnaround' year; 'In hard times, people get back to basics.' February 14, 1982
Catholics considering pre-school program here. February 23, 1982
St. Albert School tuition increased. March 30, 1982
Catholic schools may put limit on future enrollment. April 27, 1982
St. Albert enrollment seen stabilizing. August 10, 1983
Enrollment policy passes first round. February 3, 1984
St. Albert OKs enrollment plan. February 28, 1984
Enrollment drops at St. Albert. September 26, 1984
St. Albert makes switch to 5-girl basketball plan. September 25, 1984
St. Albert families may get tuition break. January 30, 1985
St. Albert set to honor schools week. February 3, 1985
St. Albert's Hurley 'pleased' with scores. February 15, 1985
Falcons /75 champions to reunite. February 22, 1985
Remembering a decade ago. February 23, 1985
Pregnancy policy may be drawn up. February 27, 1985
Request for tower near St. Albert OK'd. March 13, 1985
Study of Catholic education pleases St. Albert Schools. March 26, 1985
Vote schedules on radio tower. March 25, 1985
Radio tower at St. Albert receives board's approval. March 26, 1985
Board approves St. Albert budget. April 30, 1985
St. Albert leases room to A.L. May 29, 1985
Glenwood, St. Albert near final agreements. June 26, 1985
New members take their seats. July 31, 1985School day to be lengthened by 30 minutes at St. Albert. July 31, 1985
St. Albert expects ideas from long-range plans. August 11, 1985
Narmi: St. Albert needs to promote itself. August 8, 1985
St. Albert planning report not finished. August 30, 1985
How hot is it? Schools decide to close early. September 3, 1985
Lewis Central enrollment up; St. Albert figures dip slightly. September 13, 1985
Chapter I students bypass bus ride. September 21, 1985
Consultant says Catholic education expanding in scope. October 30, 1985
Girls soccer St. Albert possibility. February 25, 1986
St. Albert auction brings in around $75,000 for school. April 21, 1986
St. Albert board approves budget of $1.7 million. May 28, 1965
Chamberlain sits in as St. Albert board reviews projects. July 1, 1986
Trio pedals 1,000 miles to make class reunion. July 4, 1986
S.A. officials discuss plan to pay tuition. November 26, 1986
Achievement contest draws S.A. students. December 9, 1982
St. Albert raises price of lunch, tuition steady. December 23, 1986
'Read-a-thon,' lunches planned at St. Albert. January 23, 1987
St. Albert adds honors course. January 28, 1989
St. Albert ups tuition by $80. February 8, 1987
Learning disability program at St. Albert topic of meeting. February 22, 1987
Catholic school board OKs 6.5% raise in starting pay. February 25, 1987
S.A. board mulls teacher pay. March 10, 1987
Pay increases approved by Catholic school board. March 12, 1987
Parishes' school payments raised. March 31, 1987
Catholic board takes no action on consolidation. March 31, 1987
'Cruise' aimed to fill coffers at St. Albert. April 5, 1987
St. Albert auction raises $95,000. April 13, 1987\School budget up 6 percent at St. Albert. May 29, 1987
St. Albert board adopts academic eligibility rules. June 23, 1969
St. Albert board approves bid to purchase DeForest School. July 28, 1987
St. Albert board delays soccer-program decision. September 1, 1987
St. Albert rejects request to sanction soccer teams. September 29, 1987
Change proposed in boys' dress code for S.A. schools. October 26, 1987
Boys wearing jeans to class spark S.A. dress-code query. October 27, 1987
St. Albert board eyes change in dress code. December 1, 1987
St. Albert board raises tuition for preschoolers. December 29, 1987
AIDS policy gains favor at St. Albert. January 26, 1988
St. Albert increasing tuition by 8.5 percent. February 10, 1988
St. Albert to eye teacher contracts. February 28, 1988
S.A. uniforms get new look for next year. March 1, 1988
St. Albert classes to start late. March 17, 1988
St. Albert board mulls stepped-up recruitment. March 28, 1988
St. Albert eyes student recruitment. March 29, 1988
Auction to benefit St. Albert. April 10, 1988
St. Albert sale raises $111,500. April 9, 1988
Foundation gives $15,000 grant to St. Albert. April 26, 1986
Soccer eyed as varsity sport. May 22, 1988
St. Albert board to eye $2 million budget. June 25, 1988
C.B. schools get use of S.A. field. August 20, 1988
St. Albert wrestling room accident suit trial begins. August 23, 1988
Lack of supervision cited in St. Albert accident suit. August 24, 1988
St. Albert recruitment drive falls short of 1988-89 goals. September 27, 1988
St. Albert schools begin 'Project 2000.' October 4, 1988
St. Albert survey to measure need for day-care plan. November 1, 1988
St. Albert will receive $45,000 grant. January 31, 1989
Teachers at St. Albert will receive 3.6% raises. February 28, 1988
St. Albert auction nets $109,000. April 25, 1989
St. Albert child-care plan OK'd. April 25, 1989
St. Albert sues contractor for leaky high-school roof. May 3, 1989
McClellan, Miller named valedictorians. May 4, 1989
Parent says policy needed for St. Albert graduation. May 24, 1989
Resource teacher hired at St. Albert. June 28, 1989
Budget increases 7.3% for St. Albert Schools. August 1, 1989
Low enrollment delays day care at St. Albert. August 1, 1989
Fisher appointed to direct foundation for St. Albert. August 2, 1989
St. Albert students given time for school activities. December 7, 1990
St. Albert will raise tuition, assessments. January 30, 1991
St. Albert friends socialize. January 31, 1991
St. Albert relives 'Roaring 20s.'. April 3, 1991
Honor society inductees named. April 6, 1991
St. Albert budget to rise 1.55 percent. June 2, 1991
Vehicles 'drive' St. Albert auction. April 8, 1992
St. Albert board expands kindergarten, first grade. May 27, 1993
St. Albert tuition going up. February 1, 1994
St. Albert grads return to teach. August 22, 1997
St. Albert records high marks on ACT. September 18, 1994
]]> File #1 to 3/22/75
400 Bleason Ave.]]> Bishop Confirms School Proposal. June 18, 1962
Proposed Catholic School Named And Incorporated. August 8, 1962
Catholics Plan Drive For $1.25 Million High School; To Serve Bluffs, Surrounding Areas. August 30, 1962
High School Plans. September 18, 1962
St. Albert Plans High, Y, Handsome; Y-Shaped Building Will House Central Catholic High. October 4, 1962
Saint Albert High School Fund Drive In Final Phase; Seek Minimum Of $1,255,000. November 14, 1962
Catholic Women See School Similar To St. Albert Plans; Bus From Bluffs To Sioux Falls O'Gorman. October 14, 1962
Fund Drive For St. Albert School Goes Over The Top; Glenwood Parish Triples Quota. December 12, 1962
School Project To Start In April December 17, 1962
Groundwork At School To Start. $50,500 Contract To Dollen Company. March 4, 1963
Hawkings Firm Is Apparent Low Bidder On St. Albert School Job; On General Contract. April 24, 1953
Let Contracts For New School. April 27, 1963
Groundbreaking Set For School; Costin To Officiate At St. Albert Event. May 13, 1963
About 250 People Attend Groundbreaking Program. May 16, 1963
Lay Cornerstone At St. Albert's. July 29, 1963
About 150 People Attend Groundbreaking Program. May 16, 1963
Construction Progress. July 28, 1963
It's Easier To Instruct Boys And Girls Separately--Delehant. November 14, 1963
Taking Shape. January 27, 1964
Pave School Lot. May 20, 1964
Set Dedication At St. Albert; Bishop Daly To Officiate Sunday. June 3, 1964
Color Key To Attractiveness Of Interior Of St. Albert's. June 7, 1964
School Dedication. June 8, 1964
Nearing Completion. June 28, 1964
It's New And Exciting. August 31, 1964
Call To Class. August 31, 1964
Doggone It. August 31, 1964
There'll Be 3 Times As Many Pupils At St. Albert Next Fall. School Unusally [sic] Quiet Now, But...April 14, 1965
Flag Flown Over Capitol. April 20, 1964
20 On Faculty At St. Albert; Include 11 Nuns And Five Priests. August 22, 1965
Open House Slated At Convent Sunday; Parents To Host. January 29, 1966
New Athletic Plant Due At St. Albert. May 21, 1971
St. Albert School Opens A New Era; For Parochial Students. May 21, 1967
Eighth Annual AA. May 19, 1968
St. Albert Operating In The Black. February 11, 1970
St. Albert Seeks $348,000 Budget. June 17, 1970
Weekend Carnival At St. Albert. August 13, 1970
8 New Teachers At St. Albert. August 18, 1970
St. Albert Staff Is Announced. August 18, 1970
Evaluation, Debts Stir Debate. October 15, 1970
St. Albert To Enforce Tuition Fees. November 12, 1970
Closed Door Session On Glenwood Parish; St. Albert Board Meeting. December 10, 1970
St. Albert Shrinks Its Deficit $1,000. January 15, 1971
St. Albert Open House. April 26, 1971
Tuition Hike, Budget Ok'ed At St. Albert. July 15, 1971
St. Albert Names Board Of Consultors . Augustr8, 1971
Deficit Drops At St. Albert. August 19, 1971
St. Albert Teachers Receive Assignments. August 29, 1971
St. Albert Gives Go Ahead For Insurance Plan. September 9, 1971
Physics Students Learnin By Doing. November 18, 1971
St. Albert Accepts Proposal For City Transit Service. January 27, 1972
St. Albert Board Treasurer Withdraws His Resignation. February 10, 1972
Catholic Board Okays Budget, Elects Officers. July 13, 1972
Creighton Satellite School At St. Albert. January 19, 1973
St. Albert Solid Despite Predicted Decline In Enrollment' Smaller Eighth Grade Class Entering. July 31, 1974
St. Albert Job Pending. January 3, 1975
St. Albert extends C.B. victories in Brain Bowl. March 12, 1984
St. Albert board pondering construction at high school. December 31, 1985
St. Albert on top in '86 'Quiz Bowl.' April 17, 1986
'Stranded' pompon girls back home. January 6, 1988
Beer cans left in S.A. breakin. March 1, 1989
Concert pianist returns to C.B. for performance at old school. February 22, 1991.
Students get hands-on history lessons. March 16, 1991

]]> Academy Founded in January, 1871. August 29, 1935
Council Bluffs Parishes Maintain Four Catholic schools. July 26, 1936
Catholics Founded First Permanent School Here On Site Of Merriam Block. July 26, 1936
Crosby Check Adds to School Fund. May 21, 1947
St. Francis Alumni Welcome Last Graduating Class. May 30, 1965
Preparing For The Final...St. Francis High commencement exercises are Cecilia Doyle, David Hall and Marcella Kilkenny. June 2, 1965
Sisters Of Charity To Mark 100th Anniversary In Bluffs. April 25, 1971
St. Francis School Purchase Considered. April 11, 1973
Board To Offer $48,000 For Catholic School. June 1, 1973
Pary $48,000 For School. July 16, 1973]]> Grade School and High School
Closed in fall of 1972
Includes old clipping picture of St. Peter's School]]> Stories (General)
Before 3/12/89 see School Stories general)
File #2 3/12/89--1992]]> Three C.B. bands capture top honors in jazz festival. March 13, 1989
C.B. Schools deny illness rumors. March 11, 1989
Pact gives 28 [cent] raises to C.B. school workers. April 4, 1989
Pilot computer system OK'd for school lunch program. April 12, 1989
32 educators seeking 2 C.B. principal jobs. April 12, 1989
C.B. schools recognized in FINE award program. April 19, 1989
10 students earn awards in journalism. April 20, 1989
Officials give C.B. Schools high grades for programs. April 20, 1989
Soviet firm invites C.B. youths for visit. April 27, 1989
Optimist banquet honors C.B. school safety patrols. May 2, 1989
Groups take History Day events. May 6, 1989
1,175 high school, IWCC students to get diplomas in C.B. in May. May 15, 1989
300 C.B. youths sign letter to Gorvachev. May 17, 1989
C.B. schools excellence awards given. Jay 17, 1989
City ponders unusual requests in pupils' mock council session. May 18, 1989
C.B. school board okays drug policy. May 23, 1990
Heat again shortens school day. August 29, 1990
C.B. students loved opera. April 12, 1991
Teen arrested after school bomb threats. April 16, 1991
Work at 4 schools right on schedule. April 17, 1991
Storm gives students a break from classes. April 30, 1991
Two schools get at-risk grant funds. May 1, 1991
School programs designed to help at-risk students. June 2, 1991
High drop-out rate linked to number of at-risk students. June 2, 1991
Computers enhance student math skills, July 7, 1991
Procedures govern use. August 11, 1991
Review gives on use. August 11, 1991
Who has access to credit cards. August 11, 1991
Board presidents pleased with regulations. August 11, 1991
Credit card use 'a convenience' for governments. August 11, 1991
C.B. administrators face reassignment. August 24, 1991
Schools spending more for instruction. August 26, 1991
School candidates address board image, money problems. August 29, 1991
Bluffs expects 108 students. November 6, 1991
Bluffs teachers ask for 8% salary hike; school district counters with a 1% offer. November 9, 1991
Planning depends on projections. November 9, 1990
Bluffs school programs get national attention. January 5, 1992
Schools may fire administrator. June 26, 1992
Schools eye changes in code of conduct. July 25, 1992
Art classes provide valuable lesson in creative thinking. April 30, 1993
Pact gives 3.2% raise to school secretaries. May 4, 1993
School district recognizes efforts of non-teaching staff. May 5, 1993
School pact gives 3 [cent] raise to food, maintenance workers. May 18, 1993
Bluffs administrators reassigned for fall. June 2, 1993
School enrollment totals released. October 8, 1993
Three students expelled in handgun incident. February 22, 1994
Survey: Teachers lacking support. November 30, 1994]]> File #3
93--]]> Students forming anti-gang group. May 12, 1993
Teens too busy to sleep. May 17, 1993
Stressed out? Not kids in Bluffs. May 26, 1993
Teamwork keeps school quiet. May 30, 1993
Wilson now a 'better, safer' school. June 1, 1993
Schools find ways to deal with violence. June 2, 1993
Yes, there is a free lunch--for Bluffs school children. June 5, 1993
Top Council Bluffs scholars look forward to future. June 6, 1993
Life of learning lies ahead. June 6, 1993
Top student eager to be part of pack. June 6, 1993
Graduation changes student's life forever. June 6, 1993
Rickels on way to achieving goals. June 6, 1993
Blazing own trail paid off. June 6, 1993
She scaled academic mountain. June 6, 1993
Bluffs schools propose new elementary. January 5, 1994
Schools wrestle with special education. January 30, 1994
Roosevelt project both cost effective, works. January 30, 1994
Bluffs schools to be re-audited. February 16, 1994
Numbers at Kanesville have risen. March 21, 1994
Youths create art at fesitval. July 29, 1994
New project aimed at high-risk youth. August 16, 1994
Students benefit from keno. May 5, 1994
Students to see Congress close up. October 9, 1994
New program helps at-risk students. October 13, 1994
Educators puzzled by reform opposition. October 23, 1994
Parents question new teaching methods. October 25, 1994
Schools struggle to meet goals. October 26, 1994
'Outcomes' stir controversy. October 24, 1994
Bluffs students delve into history. November 7, 1994
District forms image committee. November 17, 1994
Area students perform in state-side ensemble. November 19, 1994
School district surveys residents. November 20, 1994

]]> File #1 -- 3/11/1989]]> Most Bluffs seniors plan to go to college. May 11, 1985
School issues left unresolved. May 14, 1985
More tots to head off for school. May 19, 1985
More than 800 students to graduate this week. May 18, 1985
NCA: Holding a mirror up to schools. May 28, 1985
Schools debate state funding. June 19, 1985
Schools facing asbestos problem with no EPA funds. June 14, 1985
College may expand TV instruction. June 26, 1985
ISCAP earns schools' interest. June 30, 1985
Report: Tax plan could hurt schools. June 30, 1985
Southwest Iowa to have direct impact on education issues. June 5, 1985
School districts on verge of using new evaluations. July 15, 1985
School officials expecting slight dip in enrollment. September 4, 1985
School bus drivers must handle kids as easily as wheel. September 8, 1985
Counselors notice students riding conservative wave. September 14, 1985
Beer not only drink at students' parties. September 15, 1985
Local students score higher than national ACT average. September 25, 1985
School officials offer views on policy concerning AIDS. September 30, 1985
Council Bluffs, Iowa dropout rates down. October 1, 1985
Students find tests can occur at the dance, too. October 13, 1985
Bluffs schools hearing Baby Boom 'echo.' January 10, 1986
Bluffs school lunches: Prices up, but we're cheaper than Omaha. August 26, 1986
Only minor woes as school begins. September 2, 1986
Rural schools face falling enrollments. September 17, 1986
Lewis Central enrollment up, city dips some. September 17, 1986
Schools say lice cases no cause for alarm. September 19, 1986
Schools turn down free book covers, give own programs. October 2, 1986
State awards presented to Bluffs schools. October 1, 1986
Students given a lesson in classroom of politics. November 2, 1986
Bluffs school officials dispute woes cited in national study. November 16, 1986
Schools seek to improved programs. November 27, 1986
CB schools get artist residency funding. January 3, 1987
Suicide session brings a real crisis to life. February 28, 1987
Baby Boom 'echo' set to swamp U.S. schools. April 20, 1987
State accreditation standards 'take a shot' at small schools. April 20, 1987
New rules to raise school costs. April 30, 1985
Legislators: Teacher pay bill historic. May 11, 1989
Four students earn Merit scholarships. April 8, 1987
Ethnic dishes spice School lunch Week. October 14, 1987
Bluffs schools OK Spuds, but not beer. October 13, 1987
C.B. area schools ban 'party animal'. October 13, 1987
Foreign languages becoming more popular in area schools. November 23, 1987
C.B. schools ready for winter weather. November 30, 1987
Punishment, grades kept separate in C.B. December 3, 1987
Reasons why parents select church schools. January 31, 1988
Little school censorship seen. January 14, 1988
National Merit finalists named. February 25, 1988
C.B. schools cited for excellence, innovation. April 3, 1988
Report: Most students are computer Illiterate. April 5, 1988
Plans develop leader skills. May 8, 1988
14 groups earn 1 ratings at state music competition. May 9, 19888
Teens get taste of leading city. May 19, 1988
19 C.B. students enter inventions in state contest. May 23, 1988
900 class days later, Monica Roth perfect. May 25, 1988
Branstad eyes 'report card' rating Iowa public schools. August 5, 1988
New No. 2 post filled in schools. August 8, 1988
Students protest Clarinda busing. September 14, 1988
Hot issues, candidates spur SWI school turnout. September 14, 1988
Canvas makes few changes in school board vote totals. September 17, 1988
Area students National Merit semifinalists. September 18, 1988
C.B. students may see report card changes. September 19, 1988
Iowa leads nation in scores on college entrance exams. September 20, 1988
Leadership rally to focus on C.B. schools' progress. September 26, 1988
Drop in C.B. students will cut '89-90 budgets. September 29, 1988
Rats teach students. October 16, 1988
Survey: School fund plan favored. October 30, 1988
Audits gives C.B. schools good rating. November 2, 1988
C.B. sixth graders take own vote. November 6, 1988
Panel to chart learning needs. November 11, 1988
Low bid is $69,990 for C.B. Schools warehouse project. November 14, 1988
School fire, safety manuals funded. November 20, 1988
Contract mediation sought by L.C., C.B. school unions. November 21, 1988
Students put food on tables. November25, 1988
More science OK'd. December 7, 1988
New instructional programs, mandated standards face schools. January 1, 1989
Iowa State names 106 SWI students achievers. January 5, 1989
Schools fear costs of granting prayer. January 16, 1989
Asbestos removal power sought. January 22, 1989
SWI speech teams on to state contest. January 28, 1989
Enrollment bill forces schools to make grade. January 29, 1989
SWI educators favor open enrollment. January 29, 1989
100 SWI youths will compete in academic meet. February 10, 1989
Student testers decide if menu makes grade. February 17, 1989
Students love first-hand puppet theater experience. February 19, 1989
SWI lawmakers eye school funding pie. February 26, 1989
School officials say no need for censor. February 27, 1989
$39.6 million budget draws few school board comments. March 1, 1989
2 C.B. school teams to enter Brain Bowl. March 8, 1989
'Doohickey' wins spelling bee. March 19, 1989
SWI students named state of Iowa scholars. April 3, 1989
SWI pupils advance in history test. April 17, 1989
25 SWI students selected for foundation scholarships. April 26, 1989
Pace quickens for yearbook staffs. March 25, 1991
C.B. pupils bone up on nutrition. March 29, 1991.
New teachers love the children. April 5, 1991
P.E. gets mixed reviews. April 8, 1991.,Rue, Franklin win FINE awards. April 10, 1991
Late aid payments may force schools to borrow funds. May 13, 1991
Schools beating heat with fans and water. May 29, 1991
Classes winding down at Bluffs schools. May 30, 1991
School supplies, prices on rise. August 20, 1991
Schools should be ready next week. August 24, 1991
Students face long, hot day. August 26, 1991
One extra 'student' picked up hanging around outside school. August 29, 1991
L.C. 'throws rascals out.' September 11, 1991
Fremont spends $795 per person and leads a list. September 11,
Current affairs just that. September 12, 1991
Vocational program to start next year. October 5, 1991
Students help start recycling. October 5, 1991
Open houses set at 'new schools.' October 14, 1991
Bands marching to another tune. October 16, 1991
Red Ribbon week events to promote drug-free youths. October 17, 1991
Motels, liquor stores asked to turn in homecoming partiers. October 15, 1991
Bluffs schools conducting host of drug-free activities. October 22, 1991
Abraham Lincoln group takes theater to youngsters in Bluffs. October 23, 1991
Iowa schools record increase of 8,030 in enrollment this year. October 24, 1991
No major surprises reported as Bluffs parents meet teachers. October 13, 1991
'Schools' 'catch 22' students. November 1, 1991
'No surprises' in school report. November 20, 1991
School boards focus on cuts. November 21, 1991
Students look forward to turn of century. November 24, 1991
Environment top concern for graduates of year 2000. November 25, 1991
Schools, cars top list of changes. November 25, 1991
Future hard to grasp for the class of 2004. November 25, 1991
A.L. seniors see gambling mecca. November 25, 1991
Seniors not optimistic about local job market. November 25, 1991
Freshmen stress college degrees. November 25, 1991
Tykes talk turkey, kindergarten cooks. November 25, 1991
'Waldo' look-alikes help stock pantry. November 27, 1991
Bluffs educators chosen for panel on TV town meeting. November 29, 1991
All-day classes bridge kindergarten gaps. November 29, 1991
Tests show students who need all-day classes. November 19, 1991
Grade schools earn high marks. December 4, 1991
Over half students eligible for cut-rate meals. December 12, 1991
History to flavor school cookbook. December 16, 1991
Program groups three classes into one. December 20, 1991
Schools find shortage of substitutes. December 2, 1991
Average age of Bluffs teachers i down. December 28, 1991
School guards find rewards in children. January 29, 1992
Sidney, Hamburg wary of sharing. January 29, 1991
Districts' plans on again, off again. January 29, 1992
Students support sharing. January 29, 1992
Irwin-Kirkman, Manilla set to merge. January 29, 1991
Tre-Center consolidation solved schools' problems. January 29, 1991
Student teaching an 'eye-opener.' February 3, 1992
It's report-card time for Bluffs students. February 6, 1992
Jobs routine for most students. February 7, 1991
Volunteers help young readers. February 22, 1991
Schools get tough on fighting. February 22, 1992
School levy to go up 3 [cents]. February 26, 1992
Bluffs teachers get 2.9% raises. March 9, 1992
3.2 percent cap on administrator raises approved. May 20, 1992
Board to act on new phones for 4 schools. January 7, 1992
Kindergartners like school. January 11, 1991
Bluffs students to hear King's 'Dream' speech. January 13, 1992
Truancy program seems to be working. February 1992
Student fees on the rise for summer driver's ed. April 9, 1992
Survey says drug classes No. 1 need. April 16, 1992
Mother says gang 'jumped' teen. April 21, 1992
Parents promote 'prom purity.' May 1, 1992
Holder retires after 41 years. May 16, 1992
Tea scheduled Sunday for retiring school workers. May 16, 1992
Bluffs schools to trim budget by $145,000. May 20, 1992
Bluffs grad classes bit larger this spring. May 21, 1992
Teachers save life of another. May 21, 1992
As days count down, students look ahead to summer vacation. May 29, 1992
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NOTE: Field House is two words
Cap boto words when "Thomas Jefferson Field House:
lower case if used alone.
T.J. building completed 1922
First T.J. graduation class 1924
Field house first used Jan., 1954;
dedicated 4/22/54
Parking lot purchased 5/53]]> Plans Basement for TJ Fieldhouse; Board Names New Schol for Edison. October 24, 1952
Tee Jay Has Long Had Gym Problem; Pledge $215,000 From Bonds for New Unit. March 2, 1952
Break Ground for T.J. Gym; Honor Miss Rupp at Brief Ceremony. February 27, 1953
Buy Property for T.J. Parking Lot; Filling-in Work to Start About June 1. May 27, 1953
Honor T.J. For Freedom Work; Only School In Iowa Cited For Top Award. February 22, 1954
Long Dream Fulfilled As T.J. Dedicates Fieldhouse. April 23, 1954
To Form Thespian Troupe At Tee Jay. October 30, 1954
Birthday Edition, The Signal. February 8, 1957
School Board Buys Block Of Ground Newar Tee Jay; At Price Of $25,000. My 14, 1957
Special Song Written For T.J. Choir. May 12, 1958
Non-profit Group Offers Parking Site Near Tee Jay To School System. September 30, 1958
Tee Jay Play Set Wins First In National Test. February 8, 1959
Rare Hand Press Presented To Tee Jay High By The Nonpareil. October 1, 1959
School Board Postpones Action On Accepting The T.J. Carpark; Pending Legal Opinion. March 2, 1960
Electronic Teacher At Tee Jay High. September 22, 1960
Student Paper Is 40 Years Old; T.J. students Mark Signal Anniversary. February 9, 1963
Vocational Training Students. July 28, 1963
Tee Jay Additions. April 19, 1962
Animals And Birds Keep Watch Over T.J. Pupils; In Biology Classroom. March 24, 1963
T.J. Students Face Problems That Aren't Found In Books; School Buldges At Seams. January 31, 1965
Change ROTC Unit At Tee Jay. February 12, 1964
3-Story Addition Planned For Tee Jay High School; Board, Architect Meet. April 30, 1965
Contracts For Tee Jay Addition Are Let To Three Omaha Firms; Total Price $21,554 Under Estimate. July 10, 1965
C.B. School Officials Confident T.J. Construction Schedule Will Be Met. July 18, 1965
T.J. Addition Will Have Overhanging Appearance; Construction Under Way. September 30, 1965
Approves Equipment For Tee Jay Addition; To Cost About $110,000. October 26,1965
The New Brick Construction. August 27, 1967
Relaxation Theme Of New Counseling Center At T.J.
$10.7 Million In C.B. School Improvements in 18 years. May 26, 1968
"There've Been A Few Changes." June 29, 1969
T.J. Cheerleaders Win Honors At National Clinic. July 20, 1968
Cheerleaders Place In Foundation Meet. August 4, 1969
T.J. Hosts A.L. Faculty: Tour Vocational Wings. September 12, 1969
Trade-Industry Plan Geared To Majority Of T.J. Seniors: In The Halls Of Learning. October 22, 1969
Showing Off. March 5, 1970
NCA Concludes T.J. Report; Makes Recommendations. December 3, 1970
Gov. Ray To Attend T.J.'s 50th Jubilee. September 9, 1971
Yellowjackets Nest 50 Years Old; Tee Jay Marks Birthday. September 10, 1971
Thomas Jefferson Marks Its Golden Anniversary. September 6, 1971
T.J. Students Can't Wait To Start In-School Radio Station. April 5, 1972
Thomas Jefferson Staff Using New Form For Evaluations. April 1, 1973
Working In The Radio Station. January 11, 1974
Mini-Courses At Tee Jay Considered. January 19, 1974
Tee Jay Kitchen To Be Remodeled; Work Will Also Aid Learning. January 22, 1974Plans Going Smoothly For Big T.J. Reunion. June 30, 1974
50-year Memories For T.J. Graduates. July 26, 1974
Checking A 1936 Menu. July 27, 1974
Showing The Way. July 28, 1974
Working Along The Buffet Line. July 28, 1974
Tee Jay Graduates Celebrate At Peony. July 28, 1974
New T.J. Kitchen 'Roomy;' Schools Personnel Takes Tour. August 30, 1974
At Thomas Jefferson High School. December 28, 1974
T.J. 'Godspell' Cast Is Bubbling; Rock Musical Opens Tuesday. March 8, 1975
Tee Jay students one jump away from a job. February 5, 1977
North Central to grade Thomas Jefferson work. November 28, 1977
NCA team aims at helping T.J. November 29, 1977
Dedication for T.J. gymnasium. November 30, 1977
Evaluation says to cooperate. December 1, 1977
Students find body interesting; Course offers in-depth study. January 7, 1978
Tee Jay debate squad members given honors. April 15, 1978
T.J. girls are...Working on spirit. August 26, 1978
T.J. students awarded scholarships and honors. May 3, 1978
T.J. mini-courses ends school year with hobbies. June 3, 1978
T.J. youths win writing awards. November 4, 1978

T.J. club best in state. April 28, 1979
T.J. students cited for honors. May 2, 1979
T.J. class of '79 closes high school scrapbook. May 15, 1979
All smiles for T.J.'s cheerleading sisters. August 4, 1979
Students strike up the band. September 22, 1979
Students out earning a living; Still getting school credit. October 21, 1979
T.J. on to state festival. February 16, 1980
Israelis visit Bluffs. February 23, 1980
Twirp Week is spring fever cure. March 15, 1980
No guidelines for school prayer. June 3, 1981
Petition on prayer gets 400 names. June 4, 1981
Prayer suit sent to Bluffs. June 5, 1981
Prayer suit involves law, not religion, plaintiff says. June 8, 1981
School to get lawyer for suit defense. June 17, 1981
C.B. school officials sued over prayers. June 2, 1981Prayer suit dismissal asked. July 1, 1981
Union defends rights, not people. July 24, 1981
School can file in prayer suit. September 10, 1981
Prayer injunction denial requested. September 21, 1981
'Little effect' on local suit. October 5, 1981
Judge sets hearing in school prayer suit. November 12, 1981
Testimony heard in prayer suit. November 21, 1981
Briefs filed in prayers suit. December 9, 1981
Abramson awarded damages. January 20, 1982
Mixed reactions to prayer ruling. January 21, 1982
TJ 'attitude problem' challenged. December 7, 1983
Schools collaborate in 'Oklahoma!' July 13, 1983
Oklahoma! to Bluffs! July 13, 1983
$11,000 to TJ music students. August 17, 1983
Cause unites sports rivals. September 27, 1984
'Vandals' smash for school spirit. September 29, 1984
Bluffs bands take top honors at Clarina fest. October 8, 1984
Student hopes mural of Jefferson proves to be an inspiration. December 22, 1984
Swing choir; It's real sporting competition. May 4, 1985
Board members tour school construction. August 4, 1985
Bands to perform in Iowa State fest. October 12, 1985
T.J. library right on (new) schedule. November 17, 1985
T.J. class an egg-citing experience. January 18, 1986
Dream becomes reality at T.J. February 17, 1986
TJ marching band invited to play for president. September 23, 1986
Politics won't stop T.J. band. September 24, 1986
T.J. band plays, others protest at Reagan's area appearance. September 25, 1986
World traveler filled with nostalgia in return to C.B.
Students overcome fear, learn from handicapped. October 31, 1986
Thomas Jefferson will be site for state speech competition. January 30, 1987
Dog corners intruder at T.J. High School. February 6, 1989
T.J. sweeps Academic Decathlon. February 13, 1989
T.J. qualifies for Academic Decathlon. February 14, 1988
TJ turns its image into a good sign. February 28, 1987
T.J. team among top 10 in Academic Decathlon. March 7, 1988
T.J. students earn all-state speech award. March 17, 1988
Payments OK'd for late finish of T.J. library. April 16, 1987
Food bars keep T.J. students from seeking lunch elsewhere. April 19, 1987
T.J.' comedy full of foolery. May 7, 1987
Vandalism of sign tied to initiation rite. August 28, 1987
Football players to practice pending vandalism probe. August 29, 1987
T.J. team wins state award. February 21, 1989
T.J. wins Academic Decathlon. March 5, 1989
T.J. team captures second. March 16, 1989
Coache's resignation OK'd without debate. March 22, 1989
T.J. squads sweep performance. April 2, 1989
T.J. team gets second in quiz bowl tourney. April 10, 1989
T.J. students fight fires when not attending class. April 18, 1989
T.J.'s Academic Decathlon team set for national meet. April 28, 1989
Trip pleases T.J. decathlon coach. May 1, 1989
T.J. students to canoe, study acid rain. June 11, 1989
Jeff Foust is attending honor program. June 17, 1989
T.J. journalism students honored for school paper. September 28, 1989
C.B. students disciplined after war protests. January 18, 1991
Students privileges suspended after fight. January 19, 1990
T.J. officials mum on after-game fight. January 16, 1990
T.J. students showing environment concern. September 30, 1990T.J. takes second in Brain Bowl. October 1, 1990
New lights brightening TJ. School. October 6, 1990
Police investigate. T.J. equipment theft. February 21, 1991
T.J. is Brain Bowl semi-finalist. April 1, 1991
T.J. Booster Club earns state award. April 11, 1991
Shenandoah, TJ place in KMA Brain Bowl. April 18, 1991
T.J. Booster Club gets state award. April 20, 1991
New T.J. policy leads to hike in suspensions. December 4, 1994
TJ can't bridge dangers of rails; Track record too good to get state funding. December 26, 1994
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Students go into business. January 13, 1992
'73 vintage year at school. February 4, 1992
Thomas Jefferson advances to state Academic Decathlon. March 11, 1992
Thomas Jefferson takes third place at state decathlon. March 29, 1992
Half of Thomas Jefferson grads continue education. June 28, 1992
School expels student for threat to teach. April 9, 1992
Parents, students plead for walkway over tracks. April 8, 1993
Youth suspended for setting fire in school locker. April 13, 1992
T.J. band bound for WWII salure. June 4, 1994
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