Regular attendance urged to boost Iowa student success
Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds urges schools and families to fight chronic absenteeism defined as missing 10 percent of days. The state forms a Chronic Absenteeism Advisory Council to study remedies while stressing STEM readiness and early reading gains for long term career success.
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Community Heart Walk support from Linn County families
Hayden Grimm’s heart defect led his parents Ryan and Samantha to back the Linn County Heart Walk at 9 a.m. Sept. 11 at McGrath Amphitheatre. They urge participation, citing early surgeries and American Heart Association funded research. Register at linncountyheartwalk.org or call (819) 378-1763.
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Conway's Turn in Trump Campaign Sparks Shift in Tone
Kathleen Parker notes a dramatic change in Donald Trump's approach after Paul Manafort's resignation and Kellyanne Conway's hiring. She assesses whether the new, softer persona can sway women and swing voters, and what it means for Clinton, race concerns, and voter trust.
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Judge Blasts Grassley on Cedar Rapids Flood Funding
Patty Judge criticized Chuck Grassley for not providing a concrete funding path for Cedar Rapids east bank flood control. The Gazette reports Judge would push FEMA and Army Corps efforts, while Grassley cites limited federal funds and earmark bans, noting the project remains under fiscal pressure.
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