The team of Paul McNeill, Jensen Waigand, Braxdyn Tucker, and Anthony Pantoja set the record with a time of 1:12.71!
The record was previously set in 2021 by Shane Lear, Scotty Driskill, Austin Lack, and Brody Kinyon with a time of 1:13.07.
🏛️ Museums & Discovery
On Saturday, we split up to explore the Field Museum and the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. We all came together later to see the incredible aquatic life at the Shedd Aquarium.
🌃 City Heights & Cold Breezes
One of the absolute highlights was catching the sunset from the Skydeck Chicago Ledge at Willis Tower. We also took to the water for a Riverboat ride. It was definitely a cold one out there, but the views were well worth the chill!
🍕 Chicago Eats
You can’t visit Chicago without deep-dish! We enjoyed a late-night feast at Giordano’s and stayed fueled throughout the trip with everything from Shake Shack to the variety of options at Union Station.
🚆 On the Move
Our journey started early at the Creston train station to catch the Amtrak. Once we arrived at Union Station , we spent the weekend navigating the city by bus using CTA passes. The local Chicagoans were so helpful with directions while we were out on the town! One even walked us to our first bus stop of the journey.
❤️ A Huge Thank You!
A massive shout-out to our amazing chaperones. Thank you for keeping us on schedule, navigating the busy streets, and making sure this entire trip was a success.
It was a weekend full of art, architecture, history, walking, and great memories. Until next time, Chicago! 🏙️✨
As of now, the HS Girls track meet at Nodaway Valley is still on.
Public Hearing – School Calendar
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Directors of the East Union Community School District on the proposed school calendar for the 2026–2027 school year. The hearing will take place on April 20, 2026, at 6:35 p.m. in the Collaborative Learning Center.
The proposed calendar includes the start and end dates for the school year, scheduled holidays, professional development days, and other key dates. Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and provide input or comments regarding the proposed calendar.
The calendar will be available on the district website and at the District Office prior to the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted in advance to the Superintendent’s Office. Draft Calendar Link: https://aptg.co/3sX646
For more information, call (641) 347-5215.
By order of the East Union Board of Directors
There will be a Parent/Player meeting at 6 pm on Thursday, April 9th in the concourse, for all planning to play JH baseball this summer.
YES! Family Literacy and Learning Night, along with the 8:00 drone show on the football field, will take place tonight at East Union Schools! We had a great day of learning with Don “The Wiz” Wisneiski and his crew from Fantasy Drones. We kindly remind you that the 6:00 assembly and the meal following are for our East Union kindergarten through fifth grade students and their families. The 8:00 drone show is open to the community. We ask that you be seated on the north side of the football field and track, please. Dress warm, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the East Union Community School District will hold a second public hearing on the 20th of April 2026 at 6:30 pm located in the Collaborative Learning Center, 1916 High School Drive, Afton, Iowa 50830. The proposed budget for 2026-2027 can be viewed here: https://aptg.co/d5Y-S8
