Local schools competed at District Large Group Speech contests Saturday, either in-person or virtually.

The following performances from Pleasantville received a Division I rating, the highest honor:

– Short film
– Musical theatre
– McCormick, Dawson, and Nickel Improv Group

These performances have advanced to the state contest on Saturday, February 6th at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School. Stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for continuing coverage of Iowa High School Speech.