Denison History
Born in Denison in 1921, this famous actress played Mary Hatch in the classic holiday movie It’s a Wonderful Life.
Who is Donna Reed?
This teacher is known for teaching the other section of the class you are in right now.
Who is Ms. Swanson?
Unique among Iowa high schools, Denison High School's athletic teams share this majestic mascot name, which can refer to both a royal ruler and a species of migratory butterfly.
This teacher's last name starts with S and ends with G.
Who is Mrs. Scheuring?
Located just about 6 miles northeast of Denison, this small community is the home of the annual Deloit Fun Days celebration.
What is Deloit?
Denison sits along the banks of this winding river valley, which shares its name with the town's local school district.
What is the Boyer River?
This educator handles all minors and majors.
Who is Mr. Bradley?
This social studies teacher placed fourth in the nation in points in a team-roping event.
Who is Mr. Preul?
This teacher is no longer at Denison, but was your math teacher when you first entered Denison Middle School.
Who is Mrs. Ladwig?
Located northwest of Denison, this town is known for its German heritage, its annual Calf Show Days, and sharing a high school sports team with Denison.
What is Schleswig?
Built in 1904 in downtown Denison, this historic limestone building serves as the heart of local government for Crawford County.
What is the court house?
This teacher drives from Woodbine to school each day.
Who is Mrs. Mitchell?
Born in Denison in 1959, Kyle Borland grew up to play linebacker in the NFL for both the Los Angeles Rams and this team from Wisconsin.
This educator won Middle School Principal of the Year in 2024.
This town is known for having the most football state championship titles in Iowa.
What is Harlan Community School District?
Located in Denison, this restored 1800s home—now a local history museum—was built by one of the town's prominent early leaders, Morris McHenry.
What is the McHenry House?
This teacher has a golden retriever named Finnley.
Who is Mrs. Frederick?
This football coach played collegiate football for Northwest Missouri State University.
Who is Mr. Weyer?
This teacher is a wizard when it comes to technology and math.
Who is Ms. Kinzer?
Resting southeast of Denison along U.S. Highway 30, this small town claims one of the smallest populations in Crawford County, often recording under 40 residents.
What is Buck Grove?
During the mid-20th century, Denison grew rapidly in population and economy thanks to this major agricultural industry that processes beef and pork.
What is the meatpacking industry? Monogram/Smithfield etc.
This teacher has is a master at cribbage.
Who is Mr. Bogatzke?
Born in Denison, this star football player won the Outland Trophy in college at Iowa before becoming an All-Pro offensive lineman in the NFL for the Washington Commanders and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Who is Brandon Scherff?
All teachers still have to come to work while students sit at home on days called what?
What is professional development?
Located about 25 miles east of Denison, this neighboring county seat town features the Tigers as their high school sports mascot.
What is Carroll?