Viola Gibson teacher finalist for Iowa Teacher of the Year
Suzie Stark, a second grade teacher at Viola Gibson Elementary in Cedar Rapids, is among nine finalists for 2025 Iowa Teacher of the Year. She credits student success to strong home and family relationships and open communication with parents via letters, calls, and sharing her cellphone number.
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Iowa public universities buck trend with boost in freshmen
Vanessa Miller reports that Iowa public universities increased or held steady their first year undergraduate counts this fall, defying a national drop in 18-year-old freshmen. Nationally, first-time 18-year-old enrollment fell 5 percent, with larger declines at four-year private and public institutions. Iowa shows a 13 percent decline in within-state freshmen, per Clearinghouse data.
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Police release new photos in search for insurance CEO shooter
New York police published photos of a person of interest in the slaying of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a masked gunman used the words deny defend depose on ammunition. The investigation continues with surveillance footage and lobby images from a Manhattan hostel.
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