Marion and Linn-Mar court unlikely merger in Iowa town
The Marion school board weighs interim leadership while Cedar Rapids Community and Linn-Mar propose shared administrators. With a merger vote looming and voters wary of higher taxes, Marion could pursue a one year interim superintendent as interdistrict cooperation reshapes regional districts. The potential for a metrowide or compact district grows as talks continue and a merger election nears.
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HEN Linn-Mar
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Linn-Mar
Linn- Mar
Owa
Iowa moves to repeal 60 percent bond approval rule
Iowa debate grows as polls show rising support to drop the supermajority bond requirement. The Rebuild Iowa Coalition argues the rule blocks school districts and cites historic bond defeats. Advocates say a simple majority would align with one person one vote and press lawmakers to act.
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Rebuild
Iowa
Iowa State Education Association
Craig Hansen
Coalition
U.S. Supreme Court
Bush Faces Psychological Challenge as Confidence Fades
The article argues President Bush loses public trust more than policy errors. It cites Heritage Foundation data showing rising deficits and debt while freedom from Keynesian relief limits recovery. Confidence, not economics alone, drives decisions by people and firms about spending and investment.
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al Gore
Clinton
New Hampshire
Bush
Policy Review
Heritage Foundation
Carter
Cedar Rapids Science Station Offers Grandparents Membership
Eastern Iowa grandparents can join the Science Station in Cedar Rapids with a 25 annual fee granting unlimited visits for themselves and grandchildren. The museum features three floors of exhibits, traveling shows, weekend programs, seasonal classes, and a store, all aimed at a fun educational experience for all ages.
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Tribune Media Services
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Pay raise controversy over Nussle aides in Iowa letters
Readers fault lawmakers for staff pay raises while noting Dave Nagle's higher salaries and overages. They question Nussle's record, contrast reform stances with critics, and warn against politicians prioritizing personal gain over fiscal restraint.
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Iowa
Democratic Party
John Roedrick
Jim Nussle
Dave Nagle
Nagle
Nussle
House Bank
House Post Office
Nasle
Washington
Believe it Alcohol kills in drunken driving loss
A reader laments another drunken driving death an innocent child and calls for accountability. The letter urges plan ahead for drinking, prosecution of providers to underage drinkers, and stronger action to prevent the 23 000 annual deaths from drunk driving.
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Iowa
Remembering Kirkwood Lincoln Learning Center Teachers
A grateful former student credits Kirkwood's Adult High School staff at Lincoln Learning Center for patient guidance and supportive, family like atmosphere that helped them earn a Kirkwood High School diploma and graduate after many years away from class.
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Kirkwood
Lincoln Learning Center
Lincoln
Borderline call risks widening Bosnia conflict
John Neff of Iowa City warns against using UN backed bombing of Serbian artillery to halt the Bosnia war. He argues such intervention could escalate rather than stop the civil conflict and would be viewed as an act of war by Serbs. {additional context about the author’s address included as provided}
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United Nations
Bosnia-Herzegovina
U.N
Sarajevo
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