Several area students were honored with All-State Speech selections after their performance at the state speech competition. For Indianola High School, Ava Moorlach was honored for spontaneous speaking, and Cody Gillespie in acting. For Pleasantville High School, Jack Lauer was given All-State Speech nominations in two categories, acting and storytelling, while Avery Lauer was also awarded for reviewing. The All-State Speech Festival will take place at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on March 25th.