Fourth graders show modest gains on Iowa tests
Iowa fourth graders posted modest gains in reading and math on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills and Educational Development, while middle and high school scores showed little change and achievement gaps by race and socioeconomic status persisted. Governor Vilsack and educators urged focus on early intervention, reduced class sizes, and more teacher development as gaps remain. U.S. Senators Harkin and Rep. Nussle spoke at the SAI conference on federal roles in education funding and accountability.
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Nussle
House Budget Committee
District Math Proficiency and Reading Scores For 2002 03
Local data show Cedar Rapids Iowa City College Community Linn-Mar Marion district scores for math reading and science. Figures include proficiency by grade level with percent results and grade 11th standings.
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Cedar Rapids WWII veteran Lumir Trunecek honored with six medals
Lumir Trunecek 89 of Cedar Rapids received six military medals at a Veterans of Foreign Wars ceremony. The World War II combat infantryman earned the Bronze Star and Good Conduct medals along with the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and WWII Honorable Service Lapel Pin. He participated in Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and Rhine, Sicily, Ardennes campaigns. His son Dave pursued the medals with Sen Tom Harkin’s help. Lumir is terminally ill.
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EPA to provide bottled water amid Hills perchlorate plume
EPA will supply bottled water to residents of Hills Johnson County as perchlorate contamination from an underground plume prompts questions for investigators. Of 28 wells tested, 11 homes and one business exceeded 18 ppb, with 12 wells in affected area. New tests set within 60 days as officials continue to study extent.
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the Hills
Activist Al Sharpton criticizes media on race bias in presidential race
In Sioux City Al Sharpton accused a predominantly white news media of dismissing his campaign due to racial stereotyping. He argued for diversity in editorial ranks and urged a constitutional amendment to guarantee a voting right as caucuses begin January 19.
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