School news

Board members of the FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa are taking their message of inclusive education on the road. Realizing the growing need to help Catholic schools be more inclusive, they plan to host events around the diocese to share their mission and their impact in the coming months.

St. Rose of Lima School in Denison held their Field of Dreams themed gala on April 11.

Briar Cliff University will host its final event in the Franciscan Values Lecture Series for the 2025-2026 academic year on Earth Day, April 22 at 7 p.m. The lecture is titled, "Reverencing Creation: Climate Change and Laudato Si'," and it will take place in Meis Recital Hall.

The 39th Annual Friends of Gehlen Catholic Ball brought the community together for a “Friday Night Lights” themed evening of generosity, raising $371,598 to support Gehlen Catholic School and its students.

During Danbury Catholic School’s final hour of school before the Easter break, the older students relived Jesus’ final hours during their Living Stations of the Cross.