SCHROCK, WHO WAS PROMOTED TO CITY MANAGER BACK IN DECEMBER. CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY IN MARSHALLTOWN TO UPDATE BO MIDDLE SCHOOL. A GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY WAS HELD THIS AFTERNOON. KCCI TOLD YOU IN NOVEMBER. THE RENOVATIONS WILL INCLUDE NEW CLASSROOMS, A LIBRARY, A COURTYARD AND UPDATED ATHLETIC FACILITIES. FAMILIES IN THE DISTRICT HAD A CHANCE TO LOOK AT RENDERINGS OF THE FINAL PRODUCT AND MEET WITH THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM BEHIND THE PROJECT. DEVELOPERS SAY IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN UPDATING THE BUILDING. NEW DESIGN SPACES THAT ADAPT TO DIFFERENT TEACHING STYLES AND LEARNING NEEDS. CLASSROOMS THAT CAN TRANSFORM SHARED SPACES THAT ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION AND SPIRIT, AND SPACES THAT INVITE CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY. THE DESIGN WAS THOUGHTFULLY ORGANIZED TO CREATE A SAFE SPACE AND A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. THE RENOVATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE THREE YEARS TO COMPLETE, WITH WORK STARTING AS EARLY AS TOMORROW.
Marshalltown school district breaks ground on Miller Middle School renovations
Updated: 8:59 PM CDT Apr 13, 2026
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Marshalltown Community School District leaders broke ground on the Miller Middle School renovation project Monday. The project is part of a broader effort to modernize educational spaces, enhance safety and accessibility, and better support the academic and social-emotional needs of students for generations to come, according to a news release. Plans for the project build upon community-supported initiatives to revitalize the existing facility and create a modern learning environment. The district held a final public walkthrough of the current Miller Middle School building, giving attendees a chance to learn more about the project, view renderings, and speak with project representatives from Boyd Jones Construction and INVISION Architecture. “After two years of meticulous planning and collaborative design, we are beyond thrilled to officially break ground on the Miller Middle School expansion and renovation project,” said Superintendent Theron Schutte in a news release. “This isn’t just about new bricks and mortar; it’s about creating a modern, inspiring environment that matches the incredible ambition and spirit of our students and staff.”
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa —
Marshalltown Community School District leaders broke ground on the Miller Middle School renovation project Monday.
The project is part of a broader effort to modernize educational spaces, enhance safety and accessibility, and better support the academic and social-emotional needs of students for generations to come, according to a news release. Plans for the project build upon community-supported initiatives to revitalize the existing facility and create a modern learning environment.
The district held a final public walkthrough of the current Miller Middle School building, giving attendees a chance to learn more about the project, view renderings, and speak with project representatives from Boyd Jones Construction and INVISION Architecture.
“After two years of meticulous planning and collaborative design, we are beyond thrilled to officially break ground on the Miller Middle School expansion and renovation project,” said Superintendent Theron Schutte in a news release. “This isn’t just about new bricks and mortar; it’s about creating a modern, inspiring environment that matches the incredible ambition and spirit of our students and staff.”
