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47-656: The district was established on July 1, 1993, by the merger of the Clarion Community School District and the Goldfield Community School District. In 2005, it began sharing programs and employees with the Dows Community School District . The two school districts sought a merger because of declining enrollments and because a State of Iowa funding program for small schools was to be terminated in 2013. The election for whether

94-420: A 1-way whole grade sharing agreement with either Clarion–Goldfield, Belmond-Klemme, or CAL. After much discussion it was ultimately it was decided that Clarion–Goldfield would provide the best educational opportunities and stability for the long-term future of Dows area students. When the partnership with CAL Community School ended, CAL re-established itself as an independent P/K-12 school district. Initially, quite

141-435: A K-12 elementary program, with a community funded preschool program, until 1998. The last class to graduate from Dows High School was in 1998. In the fall of that same year, the district began a whole grade sharing agreement with CAL Community School of Latimer, IA that would last for the next seven years. Under the agreement, both Dows and CAL maintained separate elementary schools (K-5), the shared Dows/CAL Middle School (6-8)

188-489: A consolidation (99% and 89% approval) to merge the two districts into the Clarion–Goldfield Community School District. The Goldfield building continued to house elementary classes until closing in 2008. The Goldfield building continues to be used for athletic events and practices and is available to rent for events. The district territory also saw expansion in when Clarion and Galt consolidated in

235-570: A few of the high school students that were already attending CAL open enrolled to finish attending school at CAL. Over time, as those classes graduated a vast majority of the Dows students were attending school in Clarion. In 2005 the district began a ten-year whole grade sharing agreement with Clarion–Goldfield School District . Dows maintains its own separate P/K-5 elementary school and students in grades 6–12 attended school in Clarion. The districts also shared

282-430: A hallway/entrance to the east. The project included extensive renovations and new geothermal heating and cooling to the southeastern portion of the building. Plans for the future include a 650-seat auditorium addition or a possible auxiliary gym. In 2014 the parking lot was redone as well. The Clarion–Goldfield–Dows Elementary and Middle School complex began with a 3-story high school building built in 1913, located on what

329-686: A member of the North Star Conference until it dissolved in 2004. At that time CAL/Dows joined the Iowa Star Conference. Dows began whole grade sharing with Clarion–Goldfield in 2005 and consolidated to become Clarion–Goldfield–Dows in 2014. Clarion–Goldfield–Dows is a member of the North Central Conference, which currently includes Algona, Clarion–Goldfield-Dows, Clear Lake, Hampton-Dumont, Humboldt, Iowa Falls-Alden, St. Edmond Catholic (Fort Dodge), and Webster City. Dows maintained

376-513: A superintendent, principal, and several other staff members. In 2006, the district began the Tiger Learning Center (TLC), an after school program. In 2008, Dows Elementary School became a multi-age school that combines classrooms kindergarten and first grade, second and third grades, and fourth and fifth grades. Dows Elementary offered small class sizes that provide individualized attention and an academic program that can compete with any in

423-634: A transportation director, vocational agriculture instructor, and juvenile court liaison. Additionally, Clarion–Goldfield–Dows partners with Iowa Central Community College to offer a wide range of dual credit college courses, many of which are offered to students at no cost and are taught by high school faculty. Clarion–Goldfield–Dows is a Class 2A school in the North Central Conference (Iowa) that includes Algona, Clarion–Goldfield–Dows, Clear Lake, Hampton-Dumont, Humboldt, Iowa Falls-Alden, St. Edmond, and Webster City. School colors are red and black and

470-570: A whole grade-sharing agreement. • Algona and Titonka began a whole grade-sharing agreement. • Clarion-Goldfield rebrands into Clarion–Goldfield–Dows. • Titonka consolidated into Algona. • Webster City and Northeast Hamilton began a whole grade-sharing agreement. • Lu Verne and Algona began a whole grade-sharing agreement. • Hampton–Dumont and CAL (in Latimer) began a whole grade-sharing agreement. • Hampton-Dumont rebrands into Hampton-Dumont/CAL The longstanding affiliations of member schools with

517-450: A whole grade-sharing agreement. • Clarion rebrands into Clarion-Goldfield. • Hampton and Dumont began a whole grade-sharing agreement. • Hampton rebrands into Hampton-Dumont. • Iowa Falls and Alden began a whole grade-sharing agreement. • Iowa Falls rebrands into Iowa Falls-Alden. • Clarion-Goldfield and Dows began a whole grade-sharing agreement. • Humboldt and Twin Rivers began

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564-404: Is now the circle drive. In 1936, the 2-story elementary school was built as it stands today. In the late 1950s a building project was completed that included a northwest addition to the elementary school, an east addition to the elementary school, and what is now the middle school was built as a north addition to the high school that also connected the two buildings into one facility. The high school

611-567: The 1960s and 1970s, which included Alden, Dows, Gilbert, Hubbard, NESCO, Northeast Hamilton, Radcliffe, and Union-Whitten. In the late 1970s, Dows rejoined the North Star Conference, which over the years included Alden, CAL of Latimer (later CAL/Dows), Corwith-Wesley/LuVerne, Dows, Meservey-Thornton, Northeast Hamilton of Blairsburg, Sheffield-Chapin (later SCMT, now West Fork), Southeast Webster-Grand, Twin River Valley of Bode, Ventura, and Woden-Crystal Lake/Titonka. CAL/Dows High School continued to be

658-581: The 1960s. In 1987, the Boone Valley School District of Renwick dissolved, with the former district being divided between Humboldt and Clarion/Goldfield. In 2015, Corwith–Wesley dissolved with portions of the district being split between Algona/LuVerne, West Hancock, and Clarion–Goldfield–Dows. Clarion–Goldfield–Dows High School was built in 1969. A weight room was built in 2003 by the Sports Boosters. In 2004 an addition and renovation project

705-501: The 2014–15 school year, the Dows and Clarion–Goldfield districts became the Clarion–Goldfield–Dows Community School District. The new district covers 363 square miles in include portions of Wright, Franklin, Hancock, and Humboldt Counties, and stretches approximately 50 miles from the northwest corner near Renwick to the southeast corner near Dows. During the final year as an independent school district,

752-619: The Class 2A State Football Playoffs five times (2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014). Clarion–Goldfield–Dows won the State Wrestling Team Duals in 2014 and 2015. CGD has had two individual girls state track champions. CGD has had some very successful girls basketball and volleyball teams as well. Dows Corn Days in 2014 was held as an all-school reunion. The school building was opened one last time for past alumni, students, teachers, staff, and community members to take one last look. The building

799-519: The Dows High School. Dows and Northeast Hamilton also shared a girls basketball team for the 1997–98 season, which finished with a record of 19–4. The CAL/Dows High School began a wrestling program in 2002, with meets and practices being held at Dows. This lasted until the CAL/Dows partnership ended and included one year of a shared CAL/Dows/Northeast Hamilton wrestling program being held at Dows. Dows

846-604: The NCC, while the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura board voted 3-2 against joining the NCC. On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School announced that it would reconsider its decision regarding joining the NCC. They had a deadline of December 1, 2024, to cast a new vote. On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, during a special meeting, the Garner-Hayfield-Ventura school board revisited

893-409: The NCC. In February 2013, the superintendents of the NCC voted unanimously, with results of 9–0 and 8–0, to implement divisional play. This structure was going to feature a large school division and a small school division, categorized by enrollment numbers. In sports such as basketball, baseball, and softball, teams will compete against schools within their division twice, as well as against schools in

940-418: The North Central Conference since 1993. On Monday, November 11, 2024, the school boards of Eagle Grove, Forest City, and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura voted on invitations to join the North Central Conference. The Eagle Grove board approved rejoining the NCC with a unanimous 5-0 vote, contingent upon the affirmative votes from Forest City and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura. The Forest City board voted 7-0 in favor of joining

987-515: The North Iowa Conference, a decision that received approval from the NIC. Clarion–Goldfield–Dows had also engaged in discussions regarding NIC membership, although no formal steps were taken by CGD. Other institutions within the NCC, including Iowa Falls-Alden, Hampton–Dumont, and St. Edmond, at one point expressed interest in potentially departing from the NCC but ultimately remained together, saving

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1034-408: The certified enrollment at Dows increased from 124 to 139. With the consolidation, the Dows building was closed in its centennial year of operation. All students will be bussed to Clarion for all classes and activities. The district sold the school building and bus barn to a company wanting to use it to warehouse pioneer seed. Some people in the community were unhappy, stating that they feel that there

1081-516: The conference have recently been challenged by the significant differences in school sizes, prompting concern among conference members. In October 2012, Bishop Garrigan Catholic explored the option of joining the North Iowa Conference. By December 2012, the NIC approved Bishop Garrigan's application, and the transition was finalized in 2014. On December 10, 2012, the Eagle Grove Community School Board voted to pursue membership in

1128-404: The conference. Consequently, current members believed it was best to welcome Charles City into the NCC. The NCC executive board created a transition plan to incorporate Charles City as a non-voting member, facilitating a gradual integration. This approach is expected to enhance the conference’s collective activities and athletic programs while providing better opportunities for student-athletes. It

1175-421: The dissenting schools, St. Edmond and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, revolved around the size of the school and travel distances. After the initial vote against accepting Charles City, the school entered mediation with the NCC. If state mediation had been necessary, it could have delayed conference affiliation for several years. Fortunately, an agreement was reached, allowing for unrestricted movement of teams in and out of

1222-531: The districts consolidated into one district and the Dows Elementary School was closed. The Dows School building was sold to be used to warehouse Pioneer Seed. The playground and athletic complex were gifted to the City of Dows. In 1981, Clarion and Goldfield began a whole grade sharing agreement that included sharing the high school, this was expanded to include the middle school in 1986. The two districts passed

1269-497: The districts should be merged was scheduled for September 10, 2013; 98% of Clarion–Goldfield voters and 85% of the Dows voters approved of the merger. On July 1, 2014, they merged into the Clarion–Goldfield–Dows Community School District . Dows Community School District was established in 1880. The old high school was located in what is today city park. In 1914 a brick school building was built in

1316-519: The districts should be merged was scheduled for September 10, 2013; 98% of Clarion-Goldfield voters and 85% of the Dows voters approved of the merger. On July 1, 2014, they merged into the Clarion–Goldfield–Dows Community School District . The Clarion–Goldfield and Dows school districts began a whole grade sharing agreement in 2005. Under the agreement Dows maintained their own elementary school and sent students in grades 6-12 to Clarion. The districts shared administration and several staff members. In 2014,

1363-408: The invitation to join the North Central Conference. In a 4-1 decision, the board approved the NCC invitation. Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, along with Eagle Grove and Forest City, will become members of the NCC starting in the 2026-2027 school year. Divisional play is on the horizon and will begin in the 2026-2027 academic year with two divisions categorized by school size: Tradition and Pride. A diagram of

1410-607: The mascot is the Cowboys/Cowgirls. The school song is sung to the tune of Illinois Loyalty . Dows Community School District Dows Community School District was a school district headquartered in Dows, Iowa . It covered 101 square miles (260 km ) of area. Previously it did a grade-sharing program with the CAL Community School District , with each district having its own elementary school, Dows operating

1457-490: The middle school, and CAL operating the high school. Circa 2004 the Dows district had 154 students. In 2005 it began sharing programs and employees with the Clarion–Goldfield Community School District . The two school districts sought a merger because of declining enrollments and because a State of Iowa funding program for small schools was to be terminated in 2013. The election for whether

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1504-722: The north side of the multipurpose room that will include additional locker rooms and a baseball/softball hitting facility, which will also serve as a tornado and emergency shelter for the school and community. The football field and track facilities are located east of the elementary/middle school, which were built in 1938. The football stadium is one of the only ones in Iowa with a covered stadium. The Clarion–Goldfield–Dows continues to partner with area school districts to provide additional opportunities to students. Clarion–Goldfield–Dows and CAL (Latimer) are sharing high school football and cross country in 2015. Clarion–Goldfield–Dows and Eagle Grove share

1551-405: The northwest side of town, where it stands today. In 1935, a two-story addition was built to the west that includes the gymnasium, office space, home economics room, and the upper level includes the library media center with two computer labs. In 1954 a one-story addition was built to the west that includes six elementary classrooms, band room, art room, ICN room, and Ag/Shop area. In 1961 an addition

1598-399: The opposite division twice. This initiative aims to maintain cohesion among the remaining eight NCC teams while also attracting nearby schools to join the league. The large school division comprises Webster City, Algona, Humboldt, and Iowa Falls-Alden, while the small school division includes Clear Lake, Hampton–Dumont, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows, and St. Edmond. Ultimately, however, divisional play

1645-522: The state. In 2008–09, the Dows Elementary School reported some of the highest Iowa Tests of Basic Skills results of any school in the state. The Dows district received a grant for the preschool program to be funded by the state in 2009–10. In 2013–14, the sharing agreement was expanded to include grades 4–12. The Dows Elementary School educated students in Dows for preschool through third grade for that year. On September 10, 2013, voters in both districts approved consolidation into one district. Beginning with

1692-419: The years. The Dows Tigers won the state baseball championship in 1928. They also qualified for state in 1937. Dows had 2 individual girls state track championships. Dows/CAL qualified for the Class 1A State Football Playoffs in 1993. Dows had basketball players receive all-state basketball recognition in 1991, 1992, 1995, and 1996. Dows and CAL shared football, track, baseball, and softball in the last few years of

1739-588: Was a founding member of the North Star Conference and continued membership into the 1950s and early 1960s. Teams in the early years of the North Star Conference included Boone Valley (Renwick), Corwith-Wesley, Dows, Fertile, Franklin Consolidated (now CAL of Latimer), Goldfield, Kanawha, Klemme, LuVerne, Rockwell, Sheffield, and Ventura. Dows was a member of the Iowa River Valley Conference in

1786-454: Was abandoned. In 2024, Charles City Community School sought to join the North Central Conference following the disbandment of their previous conference. The vote among conference members resulted in a 6-2 decision favoring Charles City’s entry, but just one opposing vote triggered a mediation process before the school received final approval. According to NCC bylaws, a single dissenting vote can lead to denial of entry. The primary concerns from

1833-403: Was built to the west of the elementary wing and includes four additional elementary classrooms. It was in the 1950s and 1960s that enrollment reached record levels of 532 students. In 1980 a multipurpose room was built to the north of the gym. In the 1980s and 1990s a bond issue was passed an extensive renovations were completed to all parts of the building. Dows had many successes in sports over

1880-532: Was completed building an addition to the north and a new art room, pottery room, business room, 2 computer labs, wrestling room, 4 locker rooms, and geothermal heating and cooling to the north northwest half of the facility. In 2007 another project was completed that included a south addition and extensive renovations to create new and renovated facilities for a library media center, ICN room, computer lab, chemistry/physics lab, renovated biology lab, 7 new classrooms, expanded and renovated offices, new main entrance, and

1927-494: Was confirmed that the Charles City Community School would operate as a non-voting member of the North Central Conference (NCC) during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years, with plans to achieve full membership in the 2027-28 academic year. During the initial two years, they will compete in all NCC sports except volleyball and girls' and boys' basketball, baseball, and softball. This marks the first new addition to

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1974-436: Was established in 1925. Historically, the North Central Conference has maintained its status as an eight-team league. The participating schools include Algona, Clarion, Clear Lake, Eagle Grove, Hampton, Humboldt, Iowa Falls, and Webster City. During the 1993–94 academic year, the conference welcomed two prominent Catholic institutions: Bishop Garrigan from Algona and St. Edmond from Fort Dodge. • Clarion and Goldfield began

2021-405: Was extensively renovated at this time. In 2002 a north addition was built to the middle school, adding 4 additional classrooms. In 2007, an extensive renovation project was completed to the middle school and northwest elementary addition that also included a small addition to the southwest, near the front entrance. In 2003, a new playground was completed. Plans are underway for a potential addition to

2068-559: Was full of people reminiscing of years gone. The football field will be used to host a fireworks display at Dows Corn Days starting in 2015. North Central Conference (Iowa) The North Central Conference (NCC) is an athletic conference comprising eight high schools located in North Central Iowa. The member schools are classified as 3A (the second largest classification in Iowa), 2A, and 1A (the smallest classification). The conference

2115-411: Was housed at Dows, and the shared CAL/Dows High School was at Latimer. The districts shared a superintendent and several staff members. In 2003 and 2004, much discussion was held about the future of the districts. Possibilities were discussed including a 3-way whole grade sharing agreement between Hampton-Dumont, CAL, and Dows; continuing or expanding 2-way sharing between CAL and Dows; and Dows beginning

2162-541: Was moved to the new building in Northeast Clarion in 1971. The facility then became a P/ K–8 facility . In 1993, the 1913 portion of the building was demolished, the middle school was capped and a new front entrance and circle drive were built. An addition was built to the north of the elementary school including a multipurpose room (gymnasium/cafeteria), library media center, ICN room, 2 computer labs, and additional classrooms. The 1936 elementary building and east addition

2209-527: Was no public involvement or communication in that decision. The playground and football/track/baseball complex were being given to the City of Dows to be maintained. The new district has a K–12 enrollment of nearly 1,000 students in grades K–12. Clarion–Goldfield–Dows, with a theme of "Preparing Students Today for Tomorrow", has a one-to-one laptop program for high school students and a one-to-one iPad program for middle school students. Since Dows began its partnership in 2005, Clarion–Goldfield–Dows has qualified for

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