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Education, Youth Organizations & Child Care

With more and more young families moving to Manning, Manning continues to grow its youth services and organizations.  Award-winning schools, tons of opportunities for involvement, and a safe community make Manning a great place to raise a family.  Not only does the Manning community know how to raise great kids, Manning knows how to call those kids back when they are adults.  And it's evident by the number of Manning natives that return when it's time for them to raise a family themselves.   Below are links and information that parents and youth will find helpful.
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School Calendar


IKM - Manning Community School District

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By 1974 all of the grades were located in this school building as the Manning Bulldogs on the southeast edge of town. 

In 2011 the districts of IKM (Irwin, Kirkman, Manilla) and Manning were merged to become the IKM-Manning Wolves.

Approximately 550 students attend the Manning school, from pre-school through high school averaging the graduating class to 40 students. The district covers about 112 sq. miles. 

A school board meets regularly the second Thursday of the month.
Advantages
  • Pre-school program for all Four-year-olds in the district & transportation provided
  • Highly motivated and dedicated faculty
  • Extended Learning Program
  • Wide variety of successful extracurricular and cultural activities
  • College preparatory classes
  • Exceptionally clean and well-maintained facilities
  • Strong parental support and involvement
  • Character education
  • Integrated teaching and learning via modern technology:
  • High computer to student ratio
  • Fully networked MacIntosh & IBM compatible computer labs & internet access
  • Iowa Communication Network (ICN) fiber optic classroom available

IKM-MANNING COMMUNITY SCHOOLS  
www.ikm-manning.k12.ia.us
209 10th Street, Manning, IA 51455
Manning Elementary Office:  712-653-3761
Manning High School Office:  712-655-3751

The mission of the IKM-Manning Community School District is to create a community of life-long learners whose knowledge, competence, empathy, and decision-making will assist in responsible self development leading to positive contributions in a global society.

"Where Excellence is a Tradition" 

School Administration:  
Trevor Miller, Superintendent of Schools 
Wendy Hammrich, Manning Elementary Principal 
Sharon Whitson, Middle School Principal
Brian Wall, Secondary Principal 


School Board:
Karli North  (Board Secretary  |  knorth@ikm-manning.k12.ia.us

David Heller (President)
Sam Hansen (Vice President)
Amy Ferneding
Zach Meiners
Joe Maas
Lucas Potthoff

Extra-Curricular Activities Offered:
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Contacts:  Jean Stadtlander
tjka4stadt@gmail.com  |  712-655-2242

Early Education

ZION LUTHERAN PRE-SCHOOL
1204 Center Street, Manning, IA  51455  
712-655-2352 

Zion's Christian based pre-school offers two programs for children. The three year old program is for children aged three on or before September 15th. To attend the four year old program the child must be four years of age on or before September 15th. Tuition based fees. 

IKM-Manning Preschool & Alternate Kindergarten

IKM-Manning Community School offers a 4-year old preschool program.  The program has a morning and an afternoon class that each meet four days a week. 

Manning also offers an alternate-kindergarten class that meets five mornings a week at the Manning Elementary school. 

Parochial School

KUEMPER CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
www.kuemper.org
116 S. East Street, Carroll, IA 51401
712-792-3313

Kuemper provides a Christ-centered environment where students grow spiritually, academically, and socially, becoming responsible citizens of the world. Tuition based fees.

Community Colleges

DMACC, Carroll Campus 
DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
www.dmacc.edu/carroll
906 N. Grant Road, Carroll, IA 51401
712-792-1755

WESTERN IOWA TECH, Denison Campus
www.witcc.edu/denison
Denison, IA
712-263-3419

IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
IWCC, Shelby County Center
http://iwcc.edu/shelby_county_center/
901 Hawkeye Ave. Suite 102 (along Highway 59)
Harlan, IA

IWCC, Cass County Center
http://iwcc.edu/cass_county_center/
705 Walnut, Atlantic, IA

Manning Rec Center

CITY OF MANNING, PARKS & REC CENTER OFFICE  |  webpage
702 6th Street, Manning, IA 51455  |712-655-3861
Cory Arp, Director  |  cory@manningia.com

The Manning Rec Center offers a wide variety of youth activities including volleyball, football, swimming, basektball, and more!  Click Here for more Information
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LOCAL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

Aspinwall Achievers 4-H 
Mike Gruhn
712-653-2255 

Manning Cadets 4-H 
Carolyn Sporrer 
712-653-2588 

Manning FFA 
Ben Booth 
515.494.5629 
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa 
Deanna Daiker
712-653-2021 

Manning Boy/Cub Scouts 
Kevin Sporrer 
712-792-6375 
Manning Swim Team  
Justine Schwieso
712-292-8029


Catholic Youth Organizaion 
Carolyn Sporrer 
712-653-2588 

Lutheran Youth Fellowship 
Bary Kienast   
712-653-2794 or 249-5775

United Youth Fellowship-
Methodist & Presbyterian 
Gwen Detlefsen 
712-655-2823 

Child Care Providers

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MANNING CHILD CARE CENTER
P.O. Box 243, Manning, IA 51455  |  712-655-KIDS (5437)
Michelle Starman  |  www.manningccc.weebly.com

The Manning Child Care Center is on N. Main Street. The facility completed construction and opened in 2002. The center provides child care for infants through school-age children. Contact the center for more information.
Manning Home Child Care Providers:
There are several home day care providers in the area. For a child care referral, contact the Child Care Resource & Referral at 1-800-999-5101. 

Irene Genzen 
712-655-9433

Stephanie Snyder  |  snyder6969@hotmail.com
712-655-6969 
LITTLE FINGERS DAYCARE
Hope Blum | hcblum@iowatelecom.net
712-653-3059

State registered child care provider, nutritious meals, lesson plans, smoke and pet free home, CPR and First Aid certified, 2 year degree in Child Supervision and Management.


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IKM-Manning School Calendar
Manning Community Event Calendar

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City of Manning

Questions? Call City Hall: 712-655-2176 
or Email Us: cityofmanning@manningia.com