How Laws
are Made

Congressman Jim Nussle is a guest at Hoover School, and he demonstrates an important aspect of our democracy.

Video by Gary Olsen Post Production by the Clarke College Media Lab

ne of Hoover Elementary's community partners in education is the Dubuque Kiwanis Club, a venerable service organization comprised of men and women from all walks of life who are involved in several community service projects in our own community. Among their projects is cultivating students' leadership skills through a school-based organization called "K-Kids." Students are able to join K-Kids, and the club now has 18 boys and 35 girls as members. According to Hoover's principal Steven Geisert (himself a member of Kiwanis Club), the club's objectives focus on four areas:

1. Provide opportunities for service to school and community.
2. Develop leadership skills.
3. Foster development of character.
4. Encourage loyalty to school, community, and nation.

Hoover asked congressman Jim Nussle to explain his job and also to discuss leadership and service which are key components of K-Kids

The video clip is about 10 minutes.

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"Our K-Kids are involved with projects at school and in the community," explains Mr. Geisert. "Last week the whole group went to Five Flags to cheer for the Special Olympians. Often there are few to cheer at the skating competition, so we were asked by the director of the Dubuque Special
Olympics, Kathy Irving, said this could be one of their contributions to the event."

In addition, recycling, gardening, clean up, fund raisers, and other school services are part of the club's activities. Fundraisers this year will include "Pennies for Patients" which is for the children with lymphoma or leukemia types of cancer. There will also be a safety drive to encoudrage the use of bike helmets for students.

Advisors for the K-Kids Program include Barb Featherston, Guidance Counselor; Stacey Lewis, Nurse; Lynn Krocheski, TAG Coordinator;
and Theresa Grutz, Special Education Resource Teacher.


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Congressman Nussle introduces Hoover students to the first woman President of the United States.
 
   
   

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