Iowa preserves first in nation status for 2008 nominating
The Democratic Party commission voted to keep Iowa as the first to open the 2008 presidential nominating process, with New Hampshire retaining the first primary on January 29. The panel proposed adding an additional caucus to broaden participation beyond Iowa and New Hampshire.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Iowa
Commission On
New Hampshire
Iowa seeks early caucus and late primary changes in 2008 calendar
Iowa delegates hailed a proposal approved by voice vote to add one or two caucuses after Iowa and before New Hampshire and to insert primaries in one or two states after New Hampshire. The plan asks the Democratic National Committee to set dates with no contest before January 14 and aims to have Iowa go first and alone in 2008, with coordination for a simultaneous GOP date.
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Iowa
New Hampshire
Democratic National Committee
Iowa lawmakers seek better data on sex offender risk
Iowa legislative leaders say sex offender living restrictions and monitoring rules will be refined in the 2006 session after lawmakers obtain clearer data on which offenders pose the greatest risk. House Speaker Christopher Rants emphasized first classifying offenders to guide policy decisions and determine appropriate restrictions.
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Gazette
Iowa
House
Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Harding Middle School main office serves attendance needs
At Harding Middle School in Cedar Rapids the main office and its connected auxiliary offices form a busy hub. Students come here to obtain attendance slips amid ringing phones visitors and constant paperwork while staff field questions and manage daily flow.
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Diane Heidt
Ie Gazett
Edar Rapids
Harding Middle School
Cedar Rapids
Harding Middle School profile in Cedar Rapids
Harding, Cedar Rapids largest middle school with about 60 rooms and 915 students, plans to enroll 935 in September. Principal Randy Krejci, Associate Principal Randy Noecker lead 61 teachers, 18 associates, 14 food workers, 10 counselors, 6 secretaries, 6 custodians, 2 admins, and 1 facilitator in a busy school focused on communication and planning. Secretary Ricky Machula and Sue Pitcher greet visitors, seen as the mothers of hundreds of students.
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Laura Segall
Gazette
Sue Pitcher
Cedar Rapids
Harding Middle School
Golf St. NE
Randy Krejci
Randy Noecker
Dents
Harding
Ricky Machula
Krejci
Deb Noecker
Jane Leamon
Noecker
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