Elizabeth Kelsey

Iowa

Reporter at Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, Iowa)

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From microscopes to map tubes, local cities, schools sell off surplus property

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Elizabeth Kelsey

EAST DUBUQUE, Ill. — Bob Seitz is excited about map tubes — or, more accurately, about the possibility of getting rid of them. Since Seitz became East Dubuque’s city manager nearly two years ago, he has wanted to clean out the cardboard tubes that occupy a sizable chunk of the limited storage space at City Hall. “You’ve got to walk sideways in the storage area because almost a third of it is full of these cases and cases of unused map tubes,” Seitz said.
Dubuque STEM camp sparks students' creativity

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Elizabeth Kelsey

About 15 students sat in a classroom at Dubuque's Marshall Elementary School on Wednesday morning, carefully folding cardboard and feeding string through the holes. By pulling the ends of the strings, the students could make the folded cardboard pieces open and shut, creating a claw-like device.
Galena, Jo Daviess County officials to investigate potential new road; development proposed

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Elizabeth Kelsey

GALENA, Ill. — Officials with the city of Galena and Jo Daviess County intend to collaborate on a potential new road connecting two major county roadways, which they say could increase motorists’ safety and facilitate proposed commercial development. This week, members of the Galena City Council and Jo Daviess County Board approved a memorandum of understanding to “jointly explore” a potential realignment of Blackjack Road to U.S. 20 West, according to council documents.
Students kick off summer of learning, fun with St. Mark camp

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Elizabeth Kelsey

A line of students streamed out of the gymnasium at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dubuque on Monday morning, their eyes focused on the food-filled boxes that St. Mark Youth Enrichment Director of Programs Amelia Foley was efficiently distributing. It was time for lunch after the first morning of St. Mark’s Heroes Camp for kindergarten through fifth grade students, which kicked off this week and runs through July 25.
Local dads share words of wisdom for Father's Day

1 week ago | telegraphherald.com | Elizabeth Kelsey

Kyle FitzGerald is the first to admit that he is not a perfect father. But the Dubuque man hopes the times he falls short can show his daughters Selah, 11 months, and Ruby, 7, that messing up isn't a reason for giving up. Telegraph Herald reporter Daniel Bethers contributed to this article.
Cottingham & Butler child care center poised to open next week in Dubuque

2 weeks ago | biztimes.biz | Elizabeth Kelsey

While the people who streamed through the hallways and classrooms of New Horizon Academy in Dubuque on Thursday are significantly older than the youngsters who will enroll there beginning next week, their age didn’t seem to put a damper on the excitement in the air. The employees of Dubuque-based Cottingham & Butler were taking their first look at the company’s new child care center, located at 799 Locust St., during an open house for Cottingham & Butler staff.
Cottingham & Butler child care center poised to open next week in Dubuque

2 weeks ago | telegraphherald.com | Elizabeth Kelsey

While the people who streamed through the hallways and classrooms of New Horizon Academy in Dubuque on Thursday are significantly older than the youngsters who will enroll there beginning next week, their age didn’t seem to put a damper on the excitement in the air. The employees of Dubuque-based Cottingham & Butler were taking their first look at the company’s new child care center, located at 799 Locust St., during an open house for Cottingham & Butler staff.
AEAs, area schools prep for more changes ahead of 2nd year under new law

2 weeks ago | telegraphherald.com | Elizabeth Kelsey

Iowa school districts and area education agencies are readying for additional changes ahead of the second school year under a state law that restructured their relationship. The 2024 law altered the funding stream for Iowa’s AEAs, which provide services such as special education, professional development and educational materials for districts. “We’re evolving rapidly, and a year ago, things were pretty uncertain.
'Not going away': Local schools address AI through policies, education

2 weeks ago | telegraphherald.com | Elizabeth Kelsey

Amid an evolving technological landscape, local school officials continue pursuing methods to regulate student use of artificial intelligence and educate learners on the technology's benefits and drawbacks. On Monday, Dubuque Community School Board members approved a new district policy on use of information resources and academic integrity, which governs instances of plagiarism, including those using AI.
Dubuque school board approves cellphone policy, superintendent's contract

2 weeks ago | telegraphherald.com | Elizabeth Kelsey

When Dubuque Community School District students return to class this fall, they will see new restrictions on where and when they can access their cellphones. At a meeting Monday, the Dubuque Community School Board unanimously approved a new policy that will take effect this fall and will prohibit student use of personal electronic devices during instructional time — meaning from the first school bell until the last school bell — for all students.