Universities expanding outreach to attract prospective students
The Gazette reports colleges buy and mail targeted materials to high schoolers like Kaylee Gattone, using lists from ACT and SAT to grow recruitment pools. Open records show universities increasingly spend on open houses, postcards, emails, and calls to engage potential applicants.
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Iowa City school board to hear boundary change ideas
The Iowa City school board begins meetings this week to collect public input on proposed boundary changes. Officials aim to adjust school zones and address population shifts while seeking community feedback.
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Kennedy Golf Team Aims for First Lone Championship
Cedar Rapids Kennedy seeks its first boys golf title in the lone championship event after missing the past two seasons. The feature highlights the team’s high hopes and readiness for the competition.
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Evita Star Christopher Johnstone Tours Des Moines This Week
C.R. native Christopher Johnstone tours with Broadway’s Evita in Des Moines from August 21 to 23. The article highlights his dream of performing on stage and his roots in the community.
Johnson County backs off tax proposal in face of city pushback
Johnson County supervisors shelved a local-option sales tax plan for a courthouse annex after city leaders including Coralville balked at contributing 10 percent of tax revenue. The dispute centers on two November ballot items: a local-option sales tax increase to 7 percent and funding for a $30 million courthouse annex.
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Ferguson unrest escalates as tear gas circles protesters
Police in Ferguson fired tear gas to disperse crowds on the fourth night of protests over the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager. Journalists Wesley Lowery and Ryan J. Reilly were arrested and later released amid demonstrations chanting Hands up Dont shoot.
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