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Cardinal CSD Named an Iowa Top Workplace for Fifth Year in a Row
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Cardinal Community School District has been named an Iowa Top Workplace of 2023 by the Des Moines Register! This is the district's fifth year in a row receiving the honor.

Top Workplaces are awarded based on anonymous employee engagement surveys that measure how employees feel about workplace values, employee appreciation, employee development, retention, pay, leadership and more.

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Superintendent's Vlog
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Join Cardinal Afterschool Adventures 4-H Club

Is your child in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade? They may be interested in joining the Cardinal Afterschool Adventures 4-H Club where students learn about creative arts, healthy living, financial literacy, STEM, and more. Participants in the club will also be considered 4-H members and able to take advantage of any 4-H activities offered (including Expo)!
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Monday School Care at Ottumwa Family Y

Need Monday school care for your child? The Ottumwa Family Y offers school-age child care.
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