OSU official to visit UI for final chief diversity officer candidate
Terryl Ross, chief diversity officer at Oregon State University, will visit the University of Iowa this week. He will speak at 10 a.m. in room 25200 on Diversity, the Academy, and the Three Little Pigs. The talk is open to the public. Ross holds a degree from Eastern Washington University and a doctorate from the University of Washington. Cedar Rapids officials invite residents to discuss a Downtown Parking Strategic Action Plan at a noon Tuesday meeting at Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust. The plan would shift parking management from the city to the Downtown District. In West Branch, students at Scattergood Friends School with help from a $6,000 Project Learning Tree grant build a rain garden.
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Volunteers sought for cleanup along I 380 and nearby neighborhoods
Saturday volunteers will gather at 9 a.m. to clean Interstate 380 and several Cedar Rapids area neighborhoods. Boots and gloves required. Meet locations include New Horizons at 1850 Boyson Rd Hiawatha, Rompot St SE, Ellis Blvd NW, Miyk Building, Wellington House, Kenwood Park, and Taylor Elementary. Must be 17 to work along the interstate.
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No decision yet on new I.C. superintendent
Iowa City school board did not pick a new superintendent last night and has not ruled out any of the three finalists Stephen Marley Brad Meeks and Mark Bezek. The board met in closed session to decide and will meet again to determine next steps. Marley leads Wausau Wisconsin district Meeks leads Farmington Minnesota district Bezek leads Elk River Minnesota district.
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CCA Names Four Superintendent Finalists for 2024
Oxford The Clear Creek Amana school board narrowed its search to four finalists for superintendent. The candidates include Brett Nanninga Tri-Center district leader Bradley Buck Waukee associate superintendent Denise Schares associate, with upcoming events planned to introduce each candidate.
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Education leaders to meet public at Tiffin high school
The Waterloo district and Patrick O'Donnell of Sioux Center will host community receptions for three candidates next week at Tiffin High School. Nanninga’s reception is Monday, Buck on Tuesday, Shares on Thursday, and O'Donnell Friday from 6 to 6 45 p.m. Superintendent Paula Vincent leaves June 30 to take a director post with Heartland Area Education Agency in February.
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Scattergood students build rain garden project
Scattergood Friends School seniors completed a rain garden as part of Senior Week, funded by a $6,000 Project Learning Tree grant. The garden absorbs most rainfall with an underground pipe regulating excess, with a second garden planned near the gym.
Cedar Rapids school board to hear update on new complex
Cedar Rapids board to receive an update on the Educational Service Center project with emphasis on funding and a facilities plan. An overview will cover the disposal or reuse of district buildings damaged by the June 2008 flood after the November vote to locate offices at 2933 Ellis Rd NW.
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Kingston ESC meeting set for 5 p.m. in room 305
A brief notice states tonight's meeting begins at 5 p.m. in room 305 at the ESC Kingston. Attendees are asked to arrive on time and bring necessary documents.
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Marion board to discuss plan for athletic facilities
Marion Independent School District members meet at 7 p.m. in the district office to review a master plan for updating high school athletic facilities. Proposals from three firms will be considered for upgrades in football baseball softball soccer and tennis at 777 S. 15th St. Gazette Iowa News Service.
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