Reading for pleasure boosts creativity and focus
Linn-Mar High School juniors Kelly Liss and Sarah Renner report on a school project urging students to read more. Teachers in the Linn-Mar district cite busy schedules and overuse of screens as reasons for declining reading among freshmen to seniors, with studies showing benefits to concentration, vocabulary, and self-confidence from daily reading.
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Medical director controls prehospital care guidelines in Cedar Rapids
In a letter, Tim Trosky argues that state law places authority for EMS guidelines with the medical director. He states EMTs operate under the medical director and that only the director can authorize who may deliver care. He praises Dr. Brad Wisnovsky and notes other programs would welcome such oversight.
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Assessing Threats and Perceived Risk in Modern Society
The author argues for clear likelihood statements from authorities when publicizing threats such as identity theft or health risks. He contrasts ancient daily dangers with modern security and notes that chronic worry may exceed actual harm, urging nuanced risk assessment. Robert J. Boes Ely.
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Robert J. Boes Ely
Ottumwa high school canceling The Laramie Project sparks debate
A letter discusses Ottumwa High School canceling The Laramie Project and calls for awareness on bullying. The writer notes a granddaughter in Madison, Wisconsin, who facilitated a wall display of student writings and photos about bullying, achieving praise and a notable but reduced attendance, urging the Ottumwa principal to reconsider staging the play.
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August Starts for Better Semester End in Rural Iowa
LeRoy Barnhart of Edgewood argues for starting school in August to complete first semester before Christmas, avoid wasted days after a short postbreak term, and ensure 90 instructional days before Christmas while noting heat and political reforms affect teaching.
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