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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 2000
Page
17
Education and technology expert Alan November outlined rapid digital changes at Marion High School. He warned schools lag behind the tech driven economy and urged teachers and students to embrace online learning, web design, and self driven skills for future work.
Republicans report progress with Gov Vilsack on budget differences but doubt final agreement before adjourning for the year. House Speaker Brent Siegrist and Senate leaders say convergence is near yet unsettled on higher education justice human services and infrastructure spending as 101st day ends.
Governor Vilsack outlined proposals to Republicans on fiscal 2001 budget issues and cited no substantive talks on the higher education bill. Siegrist said Republicans moved 6 to 10 million toward Vilsack on education while opposing off budget shifts for technology. House leader and Sen. McLaren warned of no resolution, signaling possible adjournment.
About 200 readers signed petitions opposing a store plan that would cut size from 70,000 to 25,000 square feet. Neighbors say successive applications are a loophole and express doubt any buffer zoning will be implemented, fearing the site could sit idle for years.
Public poll results note that yesterday 91 responses favored keeping Elian Gonzalez in the U.S. while 90 percent opposed skateboarders on downtown sidewalks. Readers were invited to call CITYLINE with category 1111 to weigh in on today’s question.
A dense schedule lists Linn County and Cedar Rapids meetings at multiple venues including the Linn County Administrative Office Building and River Front Headquarters. Arts events feature theater at Coe College and Riverside Theatre with ticket details, plus a Powerball drawing and local lectures.
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