Taylor High School Students Meet Candidates

Taylor High School students pose for a photo

with Newt Gingrich in Iowa.

provided

 

provided

 

 

 

 

(Ames, Iowa) – A group of tri-state high school students are in Iowa, meeting candidates in this week's Iowa caucuses. 

 

The Taylor High School students are meeting Republican candidates prior to Tuesday’s primary which plays a major role in determining who the party nominee for president will be. 

 

The 44 juniors and seniors are making the five-day trip as part of their Advanced Placement government classes with teachers Michael Voynovich and Mandy Bowen.

 

So far, they have rubbed elbows with former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. 

 

The students also planning meet-and-greets with Mitt Romney and Ron Paul before attending a caucus on Election Day Tuesday. 

 

You can follow the students' trip on their blog.

More from Local News

Events

The Community Project Receives $1,000 Grant from DCF

The Community Project focuses on the core needs of struggling Dearborn County residents.

BCEF's Student Success Center Opens at Batesville High School

The comprehensive academic and emotional wellness hub designed to support students’ needs, is now open.

Ohio Co. Tourism Reschedules Merry Little Christmas Celebration

Due to the weather forecast, the event is being moved back a week.

Local Sports Report - December 12, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Former EC Star Named College All-American

This is not the only postseason award for the Mount St. Joseph star.

Local Sports Report - December 10, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Keith Whitley X - There's A New Kid In Town 17:48
Randy Travis On the Other Hand 17:44
Eli Young Band Love Ain't 17:41
Faith Hill Piece of My Heart 17:37