Orchestra joins Prairie Creek Intermediate School curriculum
Grace King notes the Gazette EDAR Rapids program now part of College Community School District. Fifth graders start at Prairie Creek Intermediate School with violin lessons led by Sandra Reedich who says the program feels important. The orchestra will grow through the district as students advance to high school.
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Prairie Creek
Cedar Rapids
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
Edar Rapids
College Community
Prairie School
Sandra Reedich
Fire kills 71-year-old woman in Cedar Rapids apartment
A 71-year-old resident Wasfia ElshanNawy died after a fire on the third floor of 210 19th St NE Cedar Rapids. Four people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and injuries as firefighters rescued others through windows using ladder access. Two cats died and two were saved by Cedar Rapids Animal Fire.
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Cedar Rapids
Wasfia Elshannawy
19Th St. NE
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Three charter school proposals head to Iowa board
In Cedar Rapids Empowering Youths of Iowa seeks to open a charter school in fall 2024 joining eight other applicants including Civica Oakmont and Quest Forward. The Iowa State Board of Education will vote January 11 on approval or denial.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Board of Education
Empowering Youths of Iowa
Sarah Swayze
Des Moines
E Civica
Florida
Colorado
Nevada
E Oakmont
Ohio
E Quest Forward
California
U S Announces 175 Million Weapons Package for Ukraine
The United States will send a 175 million military aid package to Ukraine including guided missiles for HIMARS anti-armor systems and high speed anti-radiation missiles. The delivery comes as Congress stalls on new funding amid wider security needs and a shrinking war-time supply.
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Ukraine
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