Marshalltown Community School District

Clarksville High School in Clarksville, IA is a part of the Clarksville Community School District, offering education from elementary to junior high school levels. The school provides a range of resources and activities for students, including a comprehensive curriculum, teacher leadership programs, and anti-bullying policies. Clarksville High School also hosts annual events like the Vernon Hassman Tournament, where students from different grade levels can participate in wrestling competitions and have the opportunity to win medals and recognition. The school aims to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment, prioritizing the academic and personal growth of its students. With a dedicated staff and a commitment to excellence, Clarksville High School strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for future success.Generated from the website

Central College in Pella, IA offers a close-knit community and a residential campus where students can easily connect with others. With small class sizes and a focus on career development, Central College provides a well-rounded academic experience. Known for its tradition of excellence in academics and athletics, Central College prides itself on creating a family-like atmosphere for students, alumni, donors, and friends. The college's commitment to student success is evident through its diverse academic programs, campus life activities, and strong alumni network.Generated from the website

The Center for Renewal is a cooperative ministry of Grand View in Des Moines, Iowa, and the Southeastern Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.Our mission is to renew the saints and the church so that the light of Christ can be more brightly reflected in the world.The Center began in 2005 out of the shared vision of the president of Grand View and the bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod. Bishop Hougen was aware of the lack of in-depth knowledge of both the Bible and of Lutheran theology among the members of congregations, and of the need to foster and support renewal in congregations. President Henning, aware of the University's academic resources and facilities that could be applied to renewal, committed to this partnership with the synod, offering a setting and staff to foster education, dialog, and support for individuals and congregations who wish to pursue renewal.In October 2006, Pastor Dwight DuBois became the first director of the Center. He brings passion, education and expertise in shaping a vision so that the church can be renewed in its call to go into the world with the message of God's remarkable love. He focuses the renewal of the church on three core tasks: rediscovering the ability to discern, proclaim and participate in God's redemptive mission in the world. He believes that the best means by which the church will be renewed lies in allowing room for the Spirit to work and attending to these core tasks.To begin this journey toward renewal, the Center for Renewal promotes discussion, offers events and provides services designed to foster and support renewal in the congregations of our synod" and beyond.An Advisory Board assists in designing the programs and offering support to the staff. The members are: Greg Geier, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church in Preston ; Jennifer Henry, pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Clinton ; Myron Herzberg, pastor at Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada ; Julie Leeper, member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Knoxville ; Chris Olkiewicz, pastor of Windsor Heights Lutheran Church, Windsor Heights ; Kathy Roys, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Grinnell, and Ritva Williams, Professor of New Testament at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.