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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 2025

Page

7

Iowa lawmakers back civics test graduation bill heading to governor

Iowa House approved Senate File 369 to require high school students to pass the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services civics test with a 60 percent score to graduate and allow retakes. the measure, praised by supporters as civics education, moves to Gov. Reynolds for signature.

Des Moines Iowa U.S Kim Reynolds House Senate Reynolds Robert Henderson Sioux City Chad Ingels Randalia Aime Wichtendahl Hiawatha Wisconsin

Simpson College president found dead in residence

Simpson College confirms the death of President Jay Byers, found alone at Sigler House during a wellness check. Police say no criminal element is involved. classes canceled Friday as the campus grieves and plans for an interim leader begin. Byers, 1993 graduate, led scholarship programs and partnerships during his tenure.

Mayo Clinic Johns Hopkins University of Iowa Baeth Helena Hayes New Sharon Olivia Simpson College Jay Byers Sigler Simpson College Board of Trustees Terry Handley Byers Handley Indianola Simpson Sher Greater Jay Graceland University Patricia Draves Iowa Iowa Pbs

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