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Rob Luther

@RobLuther8

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You are either getting better or getting worse, no one stays the same! Husband, father ,Retired Principal, football and golf obsessed. No Shoes Nation Member.

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@RobLuther8
Rob Luther
3 years
Our Wrestling Coach and SS teacher, Joe Amadeo was hit by a car jogging on spring break in Palm Springs. 5 hour surgery and in ICU. Asking for prayers for Coach!
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Rob Luther
6 years
I don’t think most sports fans realize how lucky we are to have @MurphyKeith and @AndyFales in DM. Markets this size do NOT have this talent. These guys are professional, funny, and creative. They love Iowa. Thanks for doing what you do!
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Rob Luther
5 years
My guess is if a study was done on O-Linemen 10 years after HS, you would find the most successful players on your team. They are selfless, humble, great teammates, grinders, and always have that blue collar mentality. It takes a special young man to be an O-Lineman!
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Rob Luther
3 years
Mom passed away last night. I am certain my grandma was there waiting for her and that reunion was glorious. Great mom and better nana to all her grandkids. Soar mom!❤️Forever a piece of you will walk this earth in all of us!
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Rob Luther
4 months
Last Last day of school! From Goodrelll to Baxter. It has been an amazing 34 year run!!! Blessed!
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Rob Luther
2 years
Career win #150 tonight means a couple things. I am just old. But more importantly I have been so blessed with amazing players and coaches. The memories made with those people are what it is all about! @COACHzHASS @Aker15Aker @Choppertrav44
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Rob Luther
1 year
@R_moss5 ⁩ draft party has turned into Coach Moss and Spencer Petras doing Country Roads! Maybe a Broncos theme song???
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Rob Luther
4 years
Sneak Peak of the New Baxter HS! It is amazing!!
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Rob Luther
2 years
Thanks @Coach_Niemann and @HawkeyeFootball for coming by Baxter today to see our guys. Love that power 5 schools look at 8 man kids!
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Rob Luther
3 years
Why I love small schools and Baxter! A girl can set the school scoring record and then dance at halftime of the boys game! Love the Bolts!!
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Rob Luther
7 years
Arm teachers with guns?? Have you not been in a public school in awhile? Let's start by "arming them with technology, or better salaries, or professional development or in some cases whiteboards, paper, or textbooks. Are we that out of touch? @SenJoniErnst @POTUS
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Rob Luther
3 years
8 Man guys listen up. If you can play, you can play! Colleges will find you. @CoachWrightD
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Rob Luther
3 years
Not the outcome we wanted, but what a fantastic week. My south siiiide boys will always be my guys! Couldn’t have had better coaching staff or kids! Blessed for this opportunity!
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Rob Luther
3 years
Tomorrow will mark my 32nd time starting school. My 32nd year coaching FB. My 25th coaching FB for Baxter. My 24th as building principal at Baxter. My pops said, all you have to do is find a career where your job isn't a job! Extremely Blessed for our school, kids, and staff!
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Rob Luther
4 years
Can’t grip my mind around the damage in our town and sports complex. We have lost press box, bleachers, dugout, equipment sheds, trees, fences. Homes and vehicles damaged. We will strap up and make a plan to rebuild. But man, I may need a couple hours to process!
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Rob Luther
3 years
Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? ⁦ @HamiltonMusical ⁩ ⁦ @BaxterSchools
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Rob Luther
3 years
In 5 years we have had Baxter Bolts who were a PWO- OL at Iowa State, a QB who started in the bowl game at Iowa Western, a starting corner at Simpson, and a current OL - offer from Wayne St and a RB looking at Central and Loras. 8 man kids get recruited! 8 Man coaches share back!
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Rob Luther
3 years
Shrine Bowl players are in camp! Go South!
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Rob Luther
5 years
The Baxter Bolts family lost a special person, great fan and supporter last night. Please keep the Fricke family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. RIP Todd.
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Rob Luther
1 year
Getting a great homecoming win over Collins-Maxwell was great. But having my pops healthy enough to be there from Oklahoma was a special night!!
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Rob Luther
6 years
I kept waiting for Coach Devries to f bomb an official, Sturtz to push Ellingson in a huddle, or @Admire_OnAir to ask why Drake players don't look like Loyola athletes? I waited and waited....never happened. Guess I am now an @DrakeBulldogsMB fan!
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Rob Luther
2 years
Just drove by this? And people wonder why teachers are bailing from the profession. Starting teacher salaries can be as low as 37k. Lots of ways to show you value educators, but a competitive wage would be a great start. ⁦ @FixingEducation
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Rob Luther
6 years
After watching the ISU targeting calls. I now know that was also targeting on Kyler Murray. Where is the consistency and who is holding the officials accountable?? Why do they not have to answer publicly like coaches and players?
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Rob Luther
5 years
I feel extremely lucky there was no Twitter or Instagram in 1982. I am sure I would be embarrassed by what a 16 year old me would have posted. My staff and I are constantly teaching and mentoring our students that those posts do define u! Think before you post! Just ask C. King.
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Rob Luther
5 years
Blessed to be a principal at Baxter. Where else can you also be the football coach, assistant basketball coach, student council sponsor, and drama director. Today seems so much more special when you know these students on so many levels! 2019 Baxter HS graduates,Go do your thing!
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Rob Luther
6 years
I have spent 21 years making @BaxterSchools my career and home. I have never been more proud of a school& community as I am tonight. Baxter has made the commitment to thrive not die by passing a 5.9 million $ bond to build a new HS for our students with 87% yes. Got it going on!
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Rob Luther
6 years
Honoring Larry Schmidt for over 30 years of bus driving. Also receiving an honorary Baxter HS diploma. Larry fought for our country and never got the chance to graduate. @veteransunited
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Rob Luther
4 years
Beyond Covid, Social Distancing, masks, contact tracing...My 32nd year coaching still feels like Christmas Eve the night before our first FB camp practice! Sleep well Bolts! Santa is coming!
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Rob Luther
5 years
I am excited to announce I have finalized my SOUTH staff for the 2020 Iowa Shrine Bowl Football Game. Ryan Pezzetti @achs_jaguar James Harris @IronDemon02 Matt Kovacevich @BIGREDStogether Nate Mechaelsen @nmechaelsen Derek Wharton @MSTM_BlueDevils Blessed for this opportunity!
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Rob Luther
4 years
I wouldn’t last 10 minutes in a kindergarten classroom, but this is the best thing I’ve seen all day. One Kindergartner walking her friend to the nurse so she is not alone!
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Rob Luther
2 years
Can’t even begin to tell you how proud I am of our dudes. 46-44 over BGM. So happy for our guys. So many Bolts making a play when they needed to! Enjoy the win! @BaxterBoltsAD @COACHzHASS
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Rob Luther
4 years
What better to bust out on a cold January day! ⁦ @trevor__arnold
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Rob Luther
3 years
So grateful for my family to share in the Shrine Bowl this week! Go South!
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Rob Luther
6 years
Amazing what you find going through parents boxes. Some amazing history from ⁦ @DMRegister
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Rob Luther
5 years
So proud of you ⁦ @MalloryLuther ⁩ . What a season and volleyball career. State semis. 2nd team All-CIML. But even more proud of who you are off the court. “Don’t be sad it’s over, be happy that it happened at all! ❤️
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Rob Luther
4 years
Had a player text me today saying thank you for all our staff is doing to prepare for camp and the start of the football season. Kids get it. They are grateful for an opportunity that not too long ago was just taken for granted. I hope teams makes the most of each day!
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Rob Luther
6 years
I have decided to switch all my letterhead from BCS- Baxter Community Schools to BCF- Baxter Community Family! Last week we celebrated as one, today we grieve as one. Keeping Ronan”s family and friends in our prayers. We are there for you! @BaxterSchools @BaxterYearbook
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Rob Luther
6 years
So proud of the kindness and love and support in our building today! Thanks to all who helped and reached out. The power of prayer is a powerful thing. Please keep Landon”s family and friends in them!
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Rob Luther
6 years
Cleaning out some files today and found this pic of Sandi Larson. She was such a major part of @BaxterSchools for many years. She is still missed and loved by all that she touched. Our school and especially middle school is better because of Ms. Larson. #RIP
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Rob Luther
4 years
I can handle Return to Learn plans, Return to Play plans, Covid, Derecho, virtual learning and even No Big 10 football .....But the construction at I-35 and 1st street with all the Ankeny traffic has me ready to lose my mind!
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Rob Luther
6 years
Going on record I would love to do away with class rank and valedictorian! Love to share data with this statement to any who would like to argue. Understand we should recognize all high achieving students, but more than a GPA Must read... @rickwormeli2
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Rob Luther
4 years
The end of any season is tough. Saying good bye to seniors. Seeing tears. Kids pour their hearts and souls into a football season. So blessed to be able to play 9 games with these young men and coaches. Life Lessons! The future is bright with commitment, work, leaders and focus.
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Rob Luther
2 years
After a crazy day following the portal, what about a teacher portal?? I think I could come up with a pretty good NIL package from our PTO and Booster Club for the best ones!!
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Rob Luther
7 years
Everyone's asleep. I sit looking at the lights on our tree and think...I am a pretty lucky guy. All because of a birth in a manger. #blessed
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Rob Luther
2 years
Thank you, lot more to this than a game 🙏🏻
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Rob Luther
2 years
34th first day as an educator! It’s opening day and it still feels the same as it did in 1992! You can’t win em all if you don’t win the first one!!!
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Rob Luther
4 months
What an amazing night with all my family and best friends. Baxter is an incredible place. Had Kristin and all 5 kids ,childhood friends, college roommates, players, asst coaches, teachers.and so many who made it a special retirement party!
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Rob Luther
5 years
After 4 Cyclones in the Luther kids, we finally get a Hawkeye! ⁦ @MalloryLuther
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Rob Luther
7 years
In 30 yrs coaching I have not been more proud of a group of guys. Playing the hand their dealt. Win 70-66 tonight @BaxterBolts_FB go to 5-1
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Rob Luther
5 years
Happy Anniversary to my wife and best friend. I can’t imagine this journey without her. She is the strongest and most amazing woman I know. I love our team!!! ⁦ @MalloryLuther
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Rob Luther
6 years
Awesome season to all the PCM Mustangs. Congrats! Feeling pretty lucky we dropped to 8 man. Lots of great CMB/PCM matchups, glad we avoided them this year. One of the top coaching staffs in the state! Enjoy it Coach Bonnet!
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Rob Luther
1 year
Draft Party for ⁦ @R_moss5 ⁩ ! So proud of this dog! Got some other NFL guys celebrating! New Broncos fan!
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Rob Luther
3 years
20th Anniversary! So blessed to be married to my best friend. K is not just a fantastic partner, but add mom, daughter, teacher, friend, and coach’s wife. Strongest most beautiful woman I know. Here’s to 20 more!
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Rob Luther
2 years
Each HS football team will begin making legacies tomorrow night. Each team is different. Each team is special. The legacy may be magical or just a specific memory. But what is important you decide. What will be the first chapter tomorrow night? Go write it! @BaxterBolts_FB
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Rob Luther
2 years
Tonight is Jeff Hoskins last night as our announcer in Baxter. This was a program from his first game in this seat in 1998 at our new FB complex. Time flies. He is one of the best in the business!! 25 years behind the mic. So much respect !
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Rob Luther
5 years
I have heard the @IHSAA has placed 2 schools deciding to play 8 man football this fall into a district and are eligible for the play-offs. Wasn't it just 2 years ago @BaxterBolts_FB were not allowed into the playoffs or even got any help being put into an available district?
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Rob Luther
4 years
Check out these guys on the outside. Top playmakers in the state! @BraydenWollan - Underwood, @Lou_Brooks_11 - Dowling, @matthewmahoney0 - WDM Valley , @ColeCWatts - Montezuma, @Ethancarlson19 - Norwalk, and Jordan Lawrence - Camanche. Excited to have them in our Shrine Game.
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Rob Luther
6 years
Congratulations to @willclapper for earning 1st team all state recognition by the Iowa Prep Sports Writers. Clapper, 6-4 290lbs, is a 3 time all-state selection. District 5 MVP lineman. 2 year captain and huge leader in our 8-man transition. @troyhyde44 @COACHzHASS
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Rob Luther
5 years
Congrats to the CM staff, players, and school for a hard fought victory tonight. Some call it a rivalry, some call it former teammates, some love, some hate. But no matter, what we put on a fantastic game for both of our fan bases. Best of luck to the Spartans the rest of the yr.
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Rob Luther
7 months
Extremely proud to be a part of the IFCA. Scary times in education. But after spending the weekend with over 1600 football coaches , we have so many leaders touching so many lives on a daily basis. Football is the vehicle but authentic relationships is key!
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Rob Luther
1 year
It’s official! There will be a wedding in Luther Family! So happy for Grant and Allison.
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Rob Luther
5 months
I woke up today knowing this will be my last game as on the Baxter Staff softball team. I’m officially retiring after this last victory. 27 years undefeated is a great accomplishment! Let’s teach the seniors one more lesson. @MurphyKeith @scottreister @RossPeterson_ @imKenMiller
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Rob Luther
2 years
Who is ready to start talking about an 8 man all-star game? With only 3-4 8 man kids who play in the shrine game, I think it could be a fun and rewarding opportunity! Iowa vs Missouri? Let’s brainstorm! @begr8fcp @cmedeker @WheelersFB @vandyfan13 @CoachCMohr @MO8ManFootball
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Rob Luther
6 years
What happens when your best player is also your hardest worker? Academic All-State, 1st Team AS by Ia Print writers and DM Reg. He will play in the Shrine Game.. He is a finalist for the DM HS Character Award, ( Be sure to vote) And and he will sign next week to play FB at ISU!
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Rob Luther
6 months
After almost 150 newsletter articles. The final one! Thanks to so many for so much!
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Rob Luther
5 years
Great night watching ⁦ @BaxterSchools ⁩ alum Bryce Kemp play for ⁦ @EMUFB ⁩. Big win over Northern Illinois to get bowl eligible.
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Rob Luther
6 years
Freshman Rory Heer set a new Baxter Bolt FB Rushing/Receiving game total record Friday with 331 yards. He added 6 TD's and 48 total points. 1st year playing football at any level. Talk about a big ceiling! Coachable kid with great teammates.
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Rob Luther
5 years
Congrats to @cdamman24 for being named the KCCI athlete of the week! He is such a dynamic playmaker. But even better a high character leader for our team! Proud of you! ”
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Rob Luther
1 year
A couple firsts last night. First time to coach a track team since 1995 at East High. First time coaching with the “real” Coach Luther! Proud of our Baxter MS Track kids for great effort and being awesome teammates! Boys finished 2nd on top!
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Rob Luther
5 years
It’s events like last night that remind me how much I miss Ronan. In a gym full of smiles and cheers, his would have been the brightest. Puts in perspective the word “Homecoming”
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Rob Luther
3 years
After a day of dealing with lots of discussions about tests,class rank, standards based learning (yes all should be doing this) I needed to share the sign that is up in my office.
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Rob Luther
5 years
Craziest ending to a football game in 31 years. Hats off to the Warriors for their effort. But man the Bolts were resilient. just made enough plays. 35 yd td pass with no time on the clock! And made the 2 ot PaT! 172 points an 8 man state record!
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Rob Luther
3 years
So proud of Nate McMinamen for being selected to play in the 2022 Iowa Shrine Game next summer. He is the type of kid the game was meant for. Awesome leader with character. Get ready for a fantastic experience Nate! You will represent Baxter and the Bolts so well!
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Rob Luther
2 years
Couldn’t be happier and prouder of this young man. This amazing game can reach so many people and teach so many lessons!
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Rob Luther
3 years
So excited to announce that Rory Heer @HeerRory from Baxter HS has been selected as this states HS Heisman! Only one male athlete in Iowa earns this honor. Outstanding young man on and off the field!
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Rob Luther
4 years
A huge shout out to Colfax-Mingo HS and athletics for allowing our @BoltsVolleyball team to practice at their facilities while our town and school is without power. Hopefully we will get it back before Monday, but so appreciated! @CM_Activities @CoachBarkalow
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Rob Luther
4 years
Looking for a bright spot in an ugly 2020? New Bolts Uni’s! See them this Friday in Martensdale at 7:00PM!
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Rob Luther
4 years
Congratulations to @MissAClassroom for being 1 of 25 teachers in America to be selected to study Shakespeare at the Smithsonian in Washington DC! It is a 3 week opportunity! She will go in summer of 2021. What an opportunity and experience. She is a rock star! 1 of 25!
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Rob Luther
9 months
Not the outcome they wanted but got to see my fave Broncos player with my closest Broncos fan! Great times!
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Rob Luther
5 years
Sometimes working with your spouse isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. But I am used to never being right. Small price to pay for our-kicking your coverage!
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Rob Luther
2 years
I'm an old ball coach who does not get too worked up with stats.... But damn.... Cody Damman 3892 Career Passing yds. 55 Career Passing TD, 2864 Career Rush yds, 58 Career Rush Td's. 224 Career Tackles. This is a dude! And looking for a college to play ball! Coaches, DM me!
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Rob Luther
2 years
Tight team and teammates for the Bolts! Makes me feel great to celebrate. But they will run for this!
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Rob Luther
2 years
Proud of our 2 All State Bolt FB players! 4 yr starters and definitey left the place better than they found it! Thanks JT and QB 1!
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Rob Luther
2 years
Why small schools are what Iowa is about , no matter what funding and politicians think! In Cedar Rapids to watch football players compete at state speech and then go to Sully to watch them compete in basketball! Be involved and have many experiences. Baxter Bolts!
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Rob Luther
3 years
Baxter CSD and our football program are honoring the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this Friday. We are asking that all community members who have served in the military or first responders share in a moment of silence before the game. Admission is free for all who served!
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Rob Luther
4 years
We said good-bye to our students on March 13. It has been 170 days since we have seen all of our students at Baxter CSD. The new school is ready! We want to welcome you back and be there for one another. Don't forget we need you as much as you need us. Go Bolts!
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Rob Luther
5 years
Can’t decide if this is awesome or I need to find a new beach. Dude just caught this Barracuda 30 feet from where we were swimming!
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Rob Luther
6 years
Just asked a JV FB player how he did last night. His response, "We didn't win, but we all played so hard and coach it was so much fun!" Enough said. Love the process!
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Rob Luther
3 years
Eddie and Coach Luther getting a ready for Gameday!
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Rob Luther
6 years
I am completely comfortable in my skin to know when my 1/2 anniversary is. Jan 16th. 17 and a half years. Amazing wife and supportive coach's wife. Yes, those are 2 different categories! So out-kicked my coverage on this one! Lucky and Blessed!
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Rob Luther
2 years
Mini Helmets are in and can be picked up in the HS office. They look sweet!
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Rob Luther
2 years
21 years today! Can’t imagine sharing this ride with anyone else!
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Rob Luther
1 year
The senior year Father/Daughter weekend in Iowa City!! Last ride!!
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Rob Luther
4 years
Mrs Luther is this months Baxter CKH rockstar! But I think putting up with me makes her a rock star every day!
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Rob Luther
4 years
Love our Baxter Bolts seniors!! So many memories out here! Leaving the place better than you found it! @Aker15Aker @COACHzHASS @jrussell82005
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Rob Luther
5 years
Proud of our @BaxterBolts_FB guys and the effort in game one. Great start. 1-0! Thanks also to the. @BaxterBoosters for a great event tonight. Nothing like small town Friday Night Lights!
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Rob Luther
6 years
@alicekeeler Or even better, don't grade homework! Call it practice, give them feedback, do NOT let practice be part of a final grade. The grade MUST reflect what the student knows or is able to do based on the standards in that class!
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Rob Luther
3 years
Spring break day 2 in Des Moines. No airport issues. Bob Seger and John Cougar and 27 holes!
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Rob Luther
4 years
Christmas in March!!
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