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Presenting the Ada High School class of 2014

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The class of 2014 graduated from Ada High School on Sunday. The Icon photographed the event for viewers. Additional photos are at the bottom of this story. (Bailey Bowers photos)

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15 minutes with Matthew Wilcox: Surprised? He'll major in exercise science

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Interview and photo by Bailey Bowers

You just graduated from Ada High School as co-valedictorian. Tell us about where you’re going after high school.
I will be attending Ashland University in the fall.

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School daze - summer's here

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 23, 2014

The 2013-14 school year is in the books. Bailey Bowers captured some interesting scenes as elementary students left the school building for the last time until August. Here are some of her photos.

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Hardin Tailwaggers 4-H Club preparing for summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 23, 2014

By Shelby Hazelton
The Hardin County Tailwaggers are already four meetings in for the 4-H year, and the members are preparing for fun shows and state fair this summer.

As the weather warms up, the club works to get their dogs in top condition for the upcoming fair this year. Currently meeting are being held every other Thursday and when school is finished it will pick up to every Thursday.

Between obedience, showmanship, and agility the dogs and their owners have enough to keep them busy this summer. The workouts have been great so far and everyone is looking forward to a great year ahead.

 

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Ada Elementary student contribution to St. Jude Math-A-Thon tops $100,000

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Here's a math formula for you:
Ada students + St. Jude Math-A-Thon (x 19 years) = $103,466/19

The Ada Elementary School has participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon for 19 years. This year students collected $5,422.19 with 69 students participating, Teri Salyer told the Icon. 

She added that 2014 was a special year as Ada Elementary has donated over $100,000 for kids with cancer, $103,466.19 to be exact.

Click here to learn who St. Jude Math-A-Thon works.

The photo with this story shows Ada students forming the shape of the number 100.

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Kelly Kobiela: "Reading is cliché for a librarian, but I enjoy it"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 20, 2014

By Darlene Bowers
“I like being part of the community,” shares Kelly Kobiela, an Ada resident of almost two years. “I like living in Ada because I can walk or bike to work,” says Kelly.  Kelly came to Ada after seeking employment that would bring her closer to her Auburn, Ind., roots from a job at Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire.

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