Plan aims to cut 18 park ranger roles in Iowa state parks
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to phase out 35 park ranger positions, reclassifying about half as conservation officers serving counties and half as park managers or technicians. DNR says public safety won’t suffer, but former Backbone State Park ranger Dave Sunne fears reduced on-site presence as officers cover larger areas.
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Braverman Named Finalist for Iowa Teacher of the Year
Grace King profiles Thomas Braverman a 60 year old special education teacher with 35 years in Eastern Iowa and a finalist for the Iowa Teacher of the Year award Braverman works with 18 to 21 year old students in Clear Creek Amana learning groceries transit and job skills while guiding a transition program and sharing a philosophy of reciprocal learning and inclusion.
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Cedar Rapids seeks grants for five hybrid buses
Cedar Rapids officials pursue a federal grant to replace five 2011 diesel buses with hybrid electric models under the Low or No Emission Grant Program. The plan follows the citys carbon-free 2050 goal and supports geofenced electric mode and start stop technology in transit fleet upgrades.
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