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Hoover remodeling includes relocation of main entrance
Renovation and construction at Hoover Elementary, 1205 North Broadway, is estimated to cost about $1.77 million. Hoover is one of four buildings included in Phase 1 of the Council Bluffs Community Schools' Elementary Improvement Program. Work at…
Hoover School Rooms Burn; Arson Suspected
Custodian Ernie Reninger...starts to clean up the mess in one of two rooms at Hoover School which were damaged by fire early Tuesday morning. Larry Dagit, school district business manager, looks over the situation.
Hopes high for home for globe
A globe, welded by students at the Career Center, lies in a Council Bluffs warehouse although it was to be erected in the community last year, Carmen Gioiello, executive director of student and community relations for Council Bluffs Schools, is shown…
IGE Looks For Direction
Discussing Plans...for a system of Individually Guided Education for Wilson Junior High are consultant Gerald Brunworth, teachers Wanda Synhorst, Ron Lakatos, Connee Black and Tasha Mandaca, consultant Fred Wood, teachers Larry Brown and Connie…
Iowans of future, learn about the Kirn of the past
Over half completed on Jan. 26, 1979 is the new Kirn Junior High School at North Avenue and Highway 6. The facility, which will house up to 900 students, replaced the old Kirn School which was burned by arsonists. The new facility is scheduled to…
James Madison School
James Madison school, 769 Madison avenue [sic], is one of Council Bluffs' oldest grade schools.
Kennedy School gets tricycles
Hand-made Tricycles...were donated to Rose Kennedy School Tuesday. Here Guy Godios, president of the Cornhusker Chapter of the Telephone Pioneers of America, shows Chad Putman, 6, how to operate the tricycle. Sandra Monroe, 7, is helped by Jack…
Kirn Views Kirn School
It's a real honor when a school is named for a living person--as this structure is for Gerald W. Kirn. The long time educator in the Council Bluffs school system views the sign erected this week at the former Abraham Lincoln High building. He was a…
Long-Range Plans For 2 Million Dollar School Informally Accepted By Board
The Eastside High School...will appear like this architectural drawing--in about seven years. In the first stage only the wing on the right foreground and a portion of the large wing in the rear will be built.
Longfellow Gets Jr. Hi Facilities
Viewed From The North...this photo shows how the addition is attached to the main Longfellow building. Robert C. Robinson of Council Bluffs was the architect. E.C. Underwood of Clarinda was the general contractor.
Longfellow School Ready
A view of a portion of the library in the Longfellow school building.
Madison School Has Outlived Usefulness To C.B. System
Emerging From The Combination Teachers'-Custodian Lounge...at Madison Avenue School is Don Hiatt, custodian. The small room is located in the basement.
Maintenance At Bloomer School
Maintenance At Bloomer School...includes changing of worn out lamps in the lighting system. George Knudson, 204 West Orchard Ave., handles this job. Buildings and grounds Supervisor Bill Ross explained that many of maintenance jobs done in the…
Making a Grand Entry
Making A Grand Entry...through the West Graham Ave. portals are a kindergarten group led by Johnny Shriver and Marlee Hayworth. Opening of Pusey wrapped up the nine-project expansion program for lower grade buildings financed by a $1,250,000 bond…
Many Unique Features To Gunn's Converted House
Having A Fire Drill...the upstairs class led by Miss Kathleen Huff descends along an outside exit. Each classroom has two exits. Usually this class uses an inside stairway.
Many Unique Features To Gunn's Converted House
Offering a Drink...to Leslie Finkel is Gregg LeDuc. Their water fountain is mounted on a kitchen sink. The cupboard at upper left will be used to store supplies.
Many Unique Features To Gunn's Converted House
In A Room of Unusual Size...these second graders are attentive to the instructions of Mrs. Dorothy Larson. The L-shaped classroom on the first floor goes through the arch of one room and to the left.
Names School for Mathew A. Tinley; Board Honors Noted Doctor, Army Officer
Mathew A. Tinley School...is nearing completion at Eighth Street and Avenue G. The 4350,000 building was officially named Wednesday. it will replace the old Eighth Street School.
New A.L. High School
"New" is a key word at this educational facility on Bonham Avenue. The statue of Abraham Lincoln is in a new location, the building has a new name and the school has a new principal, Kenneth Kuester, at left. With him are Doug Borman, 11 Kenmore…
New De Forest School
Kitchen Facilities...in the community room are displayed by Miss Doris Killins, the principal. Counters, sinks, a refrigerator and stove are spread across one end of the room and enclosed by a 30-foot folding door.