Potential Iowa BIG North students explore projects they are passionate about

Students from area high schools gather into groups to talk about problems they would like to work on, at an Iowa BIG North “hackathon” held last week in Charles City. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Iowa BIG North facilitator Mike Kuennen of New Hampton High School addresses area high school students who were attending a "hackathon" at the old Charles City middle school last week to see if they are interested in registering for Iowa BIG North next school year. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Sierra Sullivan of Riceville High School is concerned about getting more art in the high school, and is looking for other students who would also like to work on the problem at an Iowa BIG North "hackathon" held in Charles City last week. Press photo by Bob Steenson