Colfax–Mingo Community School District
# Colfax–Mingo Community School District

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Colfax–Mingo Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Colfax, Iowa.

Located in Jasper County, it serves Colfax, Mingo, Ira, Valeria, and the portion of Mitchellville in Jasper County.

The Colfax and Mingo school districts consolidated on July 1, 1985.

## History

The Poweshiek township school district (including Mingo) was organized by 1849. The independent district of Colfax was formed in April, 1876. Later that year, a bond was passed for $3,500 for the erection of a suitable school building in Colfax.

In 1910, the Colfax school had 15 teachers and an enrollment of 706, and the Poweshiek township schools had an enrollment of 244.

## Schools

The district operates two schools, both located in Colfax.

* Colfax–Mingo Elementary School
* Colfax–Mingo High School

## Colfax–Mingo High School

### Athletics

The Tigerhawks compete in the South Iowa Cedar League Conference in the following sports:

* Cross Country (boys and girls)
   * Girls' State Champions - 1992, 1993
* Volleyball (girls)
* Football
* Basketball (boys and girls)
* Wrestling
* Track and Field (boys and girls)
* Golf (boys and girls)
   * 1997 Class 2A State Champions
* Baseball
* Softball
   * 2001 Class 1A State Champions
