Iowa ACT scores show gains but science lags in graduation readiness
Iowa students show improvement in overall ACT benchmarks with 27 percent meeting all targets, led by reading and science gaps. Experts cite rising graduation requirements as a factor, while noting disparities by race and gender, and stating many seniors still plan beyond high school though core course uptake lacks.
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Iowa City
Iowa
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Tack
Wisconsin
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County contemplates five member board and district elections
Supporters claim a larger five member board elected by district would improve representation and have secured a comfortable signature margin for a ballot measure. If approved voters would face a second vote on whether Linn County should be carved into districts with three Cedar Rapids based members possible. Current supervisors Lu Barron James Houser and Linda Langston support the petition while noting debate will inform voters.
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County Farm Bureau
Cedar Rapids
County
Lu Barron
James Houser
Linda Langston
Barron
Planets Redefined With Xena Ceres In New Planet List
A seven member Planet Definition Committee proposes a new planetary lineup and defines a planet by orbit and roundness criteria. Ceres meets the size threshold, as do Pluto Charon and Xena, with Xena awaiting official naming. The plan requires IAU conference approval in Prague on August 24 and marks Pluto’s potential demotion from planet status.
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Venus
Saturn
Xena
International Astronomical Union
Prague
Czech Republic
Pluto
Ceres
Tensions rise in Mexican presidential vote dispute
Supporters of leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador vow to siege Calderon if he wins as protests flare in Mexico City. Calderon backers accuse Lopez Obrador of inciting bloodshed amid clashes outside Congress and plans for further marches through September 16.
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Mexico City
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
Felipe Calderon
Calderon
Lopez Obrador
Congress Building
Congress
Gerardo Fernandez
Democratic Revolution Party
Rising mower power shifts push to bigger engines and EPA rule debate
Industry voices note 16 to 20 horsepower in lawn tractors and over 30 horsepower in some zero turn mowers as dealers say bigger engines sell well. EPA aims to limit emissions for engines under 50 horsepower, facing pushback from Briggs & Stratton-backed allies. Experts urge fuel efficiency and pollution reduction through mowing habits and alternatives.
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Pat Nalley
All Seasons Equipment
Cedar Rapids
Rod Schutzman
Midway Outdoor Equipment
Hiawatha
EPA
U.S
Kit Bond
R-Mo
Missouri
Briggs & Stratton
Bond
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