Principal Ralph Plagman resigns amid sex scandal at Washington High
Dozens criticized Cedar Rapids leaders at the first board meeting since Principal Ralph Plagman quit after a teacher-student sex scandal. A substitute teacher Mary Beth Haglin, 24, was arrested for sexual exploitation involving a 17-year-old student.
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Liz Martin
the Gazette
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids School Board
Educational Leadership and Support Center
Cedar Rapids
Washington High
Ralph Plagman
Brad Buck
Mary Beth Haglin
Plagman
Washington
Cedar Rapids School Board Leaders Speak On Key Issues
Cedar Rapids School Board President John Laverty and Superintendent Brad Buck deliver statements at The Gazette site. They address priorities, budget plans, and district goals as the school year progresses.
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John Laverty
Brad Buck
Laurel Day
Cedar Rapids School Board
TheGazette.com
Cedar Rapids To Award Odor Plant Contract
Cedar Rapids moves to approve a 6.59 million contract with Williams Bros Construction of Peoria to upgrade the Water Pollution Control facility. The project cost rose from earlier estimates as officials cited new technology. the vote occurs at noon at City Hall on the consent agenda.
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Cedar Rapids
Williams Bros. Construction
Peoria
City Hall
First St. SE
Steve
Linn County considers 40 million water and land bond plan
The Linn County Board of Supervisors weighed a referendum to issue up to 40 million dollars in 20 year general obligation bonds aimed at water quality and land protection. Over half would fund water protection while 18 million would target trails parks and drinking water sources. The plan backed by the conservation board would fund flood mitigation watershed improvements park connections and trail work with a ballot vote set for November 8.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Linn County Board of Supervisors
John Harris
County Conservation Board
Linn County Water and Land
Inside Projects that could benefit from bond sale
A local briefing outlines potential projects funded by a forthcoming bond sale. It highlights infrastructure needs, school improvements, and public facilities, noting the anticipated impact on community growth and tax considerations.
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