Volunteers Become Frontline Support as Schools Tighten Budgets
In Cedar Rapids volunteers like 71 year old Rine French fill crucial roles in Taylor Elementary classrooms, especially in reading, as area schools report volunteers increasing over the past decade. Education leaders say schools could struggle to operate without volunteer help.
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Volunteer program boosts hours in College Community district
The College Community school district reports a 5 percent rise in volunteer hours last year as volunteers tutor reading and math, chaperon field trips, and help organize school functions. Call Cedar Rapids or Iowa City numbers or email volunteer cr.k12.ia.us to join.
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Iraq federalism dispute stalls constitution talks in Baghdad
In Baghdad, Sunni Arab leaders reject federalism as the deadline nears for a new Iraqi constitution. U.S. Ambassador Khalilzad and UN envoy Qazi pressed Sunni groups to approve a draft, while violence claimed at least 12 lives and an American vehicle was set ablaze. President Bush urged the draft as a step toward Iraqi self reliance.
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Pierre Pierce Trial Opens in Adel Amid Notoriety
The trial of former University of Iowa basketball star Pierre Pierce begins Monday in Adel. Legal experts say many issues in the case are typical, but Pierce’s fame makes the proceedings unusually visible in central Iowa.
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Trial set for former Hawkeye Pierre Pierce in Des Moines case
Former University of Iowa basketball star Pierre Pierce, 22, faces trial starting Monday on two counts of first degree burglary, assault with intent to commit sex abuse and fourth degree criminal mischief for a January 27 incident at Tiffany Whitsell’s West Des Moines condo. He could face up to 56 years in prison if convicted. The case has drawn ongoing defense motions and high public interest.
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Doderer A Pioneer For Women Dies At 82
Iowa City politician Minnette Doderer a longtime legislator and mentor to generations of women in politics died Friday at Oakwell Retirement Community in Iowa City. She served 34 years in the Iowa Legislature in both chambers and was 82. Her son Denny Doderer of Los Angeles said the death was from colon cancer that spread to the liver and kidneys.
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Minnette Doderer Remembered as a Legendary Advocate
Gov. Tom Vilsack at the Iowa State Fair called Minnette Doderer legendary. He recalled her as passionate, committed, and tough an advocate for women’s equality. The Gazette published Page 16A coverage recalling her public service and impact.
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