District Large Group Speech will take place today around the state, with local high school students competing for a chance to go to the state competition. Pella, Pella Christian, Knoxville, PCM, and Twin Cedars Schools will head to Montezuma, with Indianola headed to Johnston. Each performance earning a straight Division I “excellent” rating from a panel of judges will advance to the State Competition, with Marion County schools headed to Cedar Rapids Washington and Indianola to Waukee on February 8th.