Extending Iowa School Year Prompts Debate On Calendar Reform
Cedar Rapids and Iowa educators discuss longer calendars to reduce summer learning loss and boost reading math and science. Advocates cite 200 day plus schedules in countries and KIPP schools highlighting remediation and more experiential learning while teens prefer longer hours over days. Local districts may approve waivers and varied calendars.
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Elm disease, emerald ash borer threaten Cedar Rapids trees
Parks official Terry Robinson says about 5 000 ash trees line Iowa City streets and parks. Cedar Rapids faces 15 000 city ash trees plus another 15 000 in parks and private property. The emerald ash borer may already be in Iowa with confirmation near victory Wisconsin.
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Pirates Rescued After NATO-Backed Raid Near Somalia
U S Navy captures or kills three pirates after a high risk rescue of Richard Phillips and his crew aboard the Maersk Alabama. The operation ends days of tension as Phillips survives a tense standoff and returns to a cheering ship in Mombasa. A fourth pirate surrendered earlier and faces possible life in prison.
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Parishes Reopen After Cedar Rapids Flood Recovery
St Patrick’s and St Ludmila Church communities resume worship after flood displacement. About 15 to 20 percent of the 1,000 members dropped off, with many finding temporary housing or relocating. Priest Rev Philip Thompson hopes families return. Easter Sunday reopening marked a hopeful homecoming for Valerie and Terry Dawson.
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