News

Quilts of Valor recognizes area veterans

Published by editor on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:32am

Area veterans received a special gift to keep them warm this winter as the Ogden Quilts of Valor group distributed 29 handmade quilts over the last two weekends.

"We've been busy, but we love to do it," said Deb Stumbo, one of the 15 volunteers that has been presenting quilts to active duty war veterans since 2017.

Announcement for The Ogden Reporter

Published by admin on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 4:45pm

As of Thursday October 1st The Ogden Reporter will no longer be in the Remax Office, while we are making changes to where our new office space will be, we can still take care of all your needs!

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Ogden community garden wraps up a successful season

Published by editor on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 9:10am

As the summer growing season comes to a close, Ogden community garden celebrates serving over 45 families in addition to the local food bank and the Senior Center.

“Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this first year of a community garden be successful,” said Councilwoman Margaret Liston.

For the love of cupcakes

Published by editor on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 8:54am

Those on a low-sugar, low-carb, gluten-free, or grain-free diet can say “yes” to cake again with the new Keto Cupcake Cookbook from Amazon Bestselling author Tara Wright, an Ogden native. Inside the cookbook, you’ll find 104 cupcake recipes that are gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free. Plus, there are dozens of sugar-free frosting recipes to satisfy your taste buds.

Ogden school moves to hybrid learning model

Published by editor on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 8:07am

Classes were canceled Monday at the Ogden Community School District as the high school/middle school transitioned into a hybrid learning model due to the spread of COVID-19.

"In spite of our mitigation efforts, the number of students identified by Boone County Health have spiked these past couple days and we currently have 50 students quarantined due to close contact," wrote the district on their Facebook page on Friday, September 11.

Fundraiser for Skinner family at Water’s Edge a success

Published by editor on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 8:48am

Ogden daycare providers adjust to pandemic

Published by editor on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 8:40am

It's been an eventful year for Ogden's various daycare providers.

With constant uncertainty about whether children or parents will be homebound at any given point, area childcare providers have offered flexibility for parents that may need it the most.

Even as school begins again, dozens of Ogden children have been entrusted to the care of the six local registered providers, who have been asked by the state to run at maximum capacity since the pandemic started.

Meet Julie Hudnell

Published by editor on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 8:29am

With the new school year, the Ogden School district welcomes Julie Hudnell as K-5 TAG and fifth grade core reduction teacher. Please find a question and answer interview, introducing Julie Hudnell, below.

Q: Why did you decide to become a teacher?

A: My high school chemistry teacher influenced me to pursue teaching. He always believed in me even when I had no confidence in myself. From then on, I knew that being a teacher was really where my heart was.

Q: Where did you grow up?

A: I grew up in Perry, Iowa.

Q: Where did you attend college?

Meet literacy interventionist Lyla Joseph

Published by editor on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 8:51am

With the new school year, the Ogden School district welcomes Lyla Joseph as literacy interventionist teacher serving the Ogden middle school and fifth grade. Please find a question and answer interview, introducing Lyla Joseph, below.

Q: Why did you decide to become a teacher?

A: I always knew I wanted to be a teacher from a young age. I would play school when I was little, with myself always as the teacher. I’ve always enjoyed kids of all ages and just felt like it was something I was always meant to do.

Q: Where did you grow up?

Kayla Krull to take on new role

Published by editor on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 10:59am

With the new school year, the Ogden School district welcomes back Kayla Krull in a new position. For the past three years, Krull has worked as the MS Reading Interventionist, and this year, she is transitioning into the 6-8 Reading position. Please find a question and answer interview with Krull below.

Question: How long have you worked at Ogden Schools, and what will you be teaching and/or coaching at Ogden schools going forward? Why did you decide to make the transition?

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