The school also reflects the generosity of the families in it, Pesicka says. Families are involved at Garfield, giving time and talent, and they also take time to help people outside the school. Students here are expected to participate in community service projects. You'll find Garfield parents who work in law, medicine and education as well as parents in banking and business. You'll find laborers and construction workers.
Some moms stay home.
If you travel across the Big Sioux River, you find the newest development in this central area. River Run is a planned development district south of West 12 th Street and west of the Big Sioux River in an area of fields, flood plain and woods. Gage Brothers Concrete Products stretches along the western boundary. The Wendy's Restaurant, Ramada Ltd. and Budget Used Car sales are among the businesses along 12 th Street on the north side. Drive in, and you'll come next to apartments and a group home for Sioux Vocational students.