Manson–Northwest Webster Community School District (MNW) is a rural

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headquartered in

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. It operates an elementary school and a junior–senior high school; the former is in Barnum and the latter is in Manson. the schools respectively had 477 and 343 students. It occupies sections of

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, and Pocahontas counties. The district serves Manson, Barnum,

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, and Knierim. , the district had about 820 students, with 477 in primary school and 343 in secondary school.

History

It was established on July 1, 1993, with the merger of the Manson and Northwest Webster districts. The district planned for a school

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election on September 8, 2018, for $8.8 million.

Schools

The district operates two schools: * Manson–Northwest Webster Elementary School, Barnum * Manson–Northwest Webster High School, Manson

Manson–Northwest Webster High School

Athletics

The Cougars compete in the

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in the following sports: *Cross country *Volleyball *Football *Basketball *Wrestling *Track and field ** Boys' 2-time class 1A state champions (2012, 2013) *Golf *Baseball *Softball

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