School news

The Gospel Award for Joy recognizes the spirit of living with faith, kindness, and positivity each day. At Remsen St. Mary's Schools, this award honors a student or students who bring encouragement to others, shares God’s love through their actions, and radiates joy in our school community. Through a caring heart, uplifting attitude, and faithful example, this student reminds us all of the true joy found in serving others and living out the Gospel.

The FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa, which provides thousands of dollars in grants to enhance inclusion in diocesan Catholic schools, hosted an informational meeting in Storm Lake this week to share their mission. Storm Lake St. Mary staff and John, Karen and Owen Keenan spoke on behalf of the work of the foundation in Storm Lake. Central Bank sponsored the event.

When the bell rang for the final time before summer break this week at Sacred Heart School in Boone, Emmetsburg Catholic and Pocahontas Catholic – the schools’ principals were not only wrapping up another school year but their long-time careers in Catholic education.

The Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Daughters of America Court 216 in Fort Dodge recently awarded scholarships to St. Edmond High School graduating seniors.

Sixty-eight golfers from seven diocesan high schools participated in the annual CYO golf tournament at Fort Dodge last week. Kuemper Catholic won the team championships in both the boys and girls meets