Recently Johnston Community School District closed down one of their elementary schools due to illness. They said nearly 20% of their students were out due to illness. Dr. Theron Schutte, Superintendent of the Marshalltown Community School District, shares how they would handle a similar situation.

He says during COVID there were times when the department of health would recommend closing the school

Now is a great time to remind ourselves and kiddos to wash our hands regularly or use hand sanitizer to help stop the spread of any illnesses or germs.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB