Posts Tagged ‘immaculate conception school’
Columbia is #MusclesStrong
As Columbia Police Officer Mike Conrad told his neighbor after being diagnosed with cancer, “Life has dealt me a bad poker hand and I’m going to fight like heck to…
Read MoreICS provides details on Thursday church incident
Immaculate Conception School officials provided clarity to a situation involving a few students during an all-school service in the church on Thursday. “Every Thursday, all ICS students in grades K-8…
Read MoreMask mandate shifts school plans
Gov. JB Pritzker’s mask mandate last week forced many school officials across the state to revise back-to-school plans, including those in Monroe County. In a press conference on Aug. 4,…
Read MoreFamiliar face to lead ICS
David Gregson, a devout Catholic from Hecker, has found a new way to serve his parish: He will be fulfilling the role of Immaculate Conception School principal this year. “I…
Read MoreSummer club putting in the miles
About 30 kids from the Columbia area are staying active with the newly formed Columbia Summer Running Club. Local youngsters run various distances based on their age, ability and…
Read More‘Swiss Army Knife’ of ICS retires
The Swiss Army Knife of Immaculate Conception School in Columbia will soon not be lending her myriad skills to the school. Sue Lewis is retiring after 33 years of full-time employment…
Read MoreColumbia City Council honors Kish
The City of Columbia honored recently retired Immaculate Conception School Principal Mike Kish Monday night. In recognition of “the significant impact Mike Kish has had on the education of Columbia’s…
Read MoreCFD called to ICS
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 12:25 p.m. Tuesday to Immaculate Conception Church and School, 409 Palmer Road, for a strong odor of possible gas inside the building. ICS students…
Read MoreKish retiring after half century
Mike Kish announced last week he is retiring after roughly 50 years of working at Immaculate Conception School in Columbia. “I have absolutely no real reason to leave,” Kish, who…
Read MoreColumbia charity continues
The nonprofit Columbia Caring for our Community Foundation is continuing its mission to “provide food, clothing, holiday gifts and educational supplies to students in need” this year. The group, a…
Read MoreCOVID continues to run rampant
Monroe County recorded its second-highest ever daily number of cases Monday as the pandemic continues to run rampant in the area. The county has had 1,879 total coronavirus cases since…
Read MoreWill Dalpoas | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Immaculate Conception School cross country runner Will Dalpoas. At the SIJHSAA Class S Marissa Regional on Oct. 16, Dalpoas placed sixth overall with…
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