Polke School’s Dress Up Program Slashes Absenteeism
Cedar Rapids Polke Elementary shows absenteeism drop from 18 to about 10 students daily after implementing the Get Smart program. Students dress as judges doctors astronauts or scientists for ten straight attendance days, with photos posted at school and sent home. The effort is part of the Plan Do Study Act improvement process across the district.
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Iowa City Johnson County seek joint 6.9 million communications center
Iowa City Manager Steve Atkins proposed a 6.9 million joint Johnson County Communications Center to merge city and sheriff emergency systems. The plan calls for a two story facility at Gilbert and College streets with five towers and an independent board overseeing operations. A consultant would be hired if the plan advances by year end with funding via a local levy or a countywide referendum.
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Vilsack Eyes Bush Meeting To Accelerate Aid
Governor Tom Vilsack seeks a rapid federal aid approval after last week’s tornadoes. He plans a face-to-face with President Bush Wednesday as state and local officials assemble damage assessment materials for Eastern Iowa.
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Tornado Delays Music School Scholarship Plans
1B Vilsack praises troops and criticizes Iraq strategy while urging President to sign a federal disaster declaration. He says approval would unlock disaster aid for individuals and communities damaged by the tornado, with STORM coverage continuing on page 10A.
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Iowa Supreme Court chief vows courthouse security push
Chief Justice Louis Lavorato said the Legislature will likely miss addressing courthouse security this session but the courts will persist. He expects a cost share funding proposal in 2007 to improve county courthouse safety and rejected a proposal to arm judges.
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Budget talks continue as Vilsack seeks agreement
Chief Justice says the state faces a serious budget gap and will press the Legislature for funding. An eight term legislator proposes arming judges to boost security, while the chief justice vows to bring a proposal next session and push for action if needed. COURTS, PAGE 10A
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