Cedar Rapids considers higher math and science graduation credits
Cedar Rapids school board will decide on raising math and science requirements from 30 to 45 credits, three years each, starting with the class of 2009. Superintendent Dave Markward cites higher standards and college readiness, with results from fall Iowa tests also on the agenda. The meeting, at the Educational Service Center, airs on local cable.
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Diane Heldt
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Dave Markward
Iowa
Markward
Concert Review Shines at Cedar Rapids Christmas Program
The Cedar Rapids Symphony led by principal guest conductor Henry Charles Smith delivered a varied Christmas program at the Paramount Theater. Highlights included the Preucil School Espressive Strings and Children's Discovery Chorus with Night of Silence, plus the Concert Chorale under Bruce Hall. the Nutcracker pieces impressed, while opening numbers felt bland.
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Henry Charles Smith
Paramount Theater
Symphony School
Suzuki
Cedar Rapids
Doris Preucil
Wieniawski
Discovery Chorus
Kantor and Ferguson
Amy Hanisch
Smith
Drugged driving among teens highlighted in PRIDE survey
The PRIDE Surveys report finds 68 percent of drug using licensed teens admit driving under the influence. Fourteen percent of high school seniors use marijuana in a car, with officials warning teen drivers face doubled risk from impairment. Cedar Rapids student leader endorses the findings and prevention tips are cited.
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Christoph Trappe
the Gazette
Iowa
Abby Dennis
Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids
Marion man sentenced for distributing child pornography online
Danny Young Jr., 25, of Marion, was sentenced to 11 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count each of distribution and possession of child pornography. He admitted using file sharing to spread images involving prepubescent and young minors in violent conduct.
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Marion
Danny Young Jr
Young
U.S
Ian Thornhill
Linda Reade
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Fairfax volunteers Don Gillen and Ken Barnell join FEMA relief efforts for Katrina in Mississippi. They decide within an hour to help and commit to 30 days living under harsh conditions to aid storm victims.
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Ken Barnell
Fairfax
Gulf Coast
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the Gazette
Mississippi
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Barnell
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Gillen
FEMA
Volunteers recall life changing FE MA disaster relief trip
Barnell a medical trainer for the Red Cross and Gillen a Wabtec employee joined FE MA volunteers flown to Atlanta for training before being sent to Mississippi. They endured 105 degree heat as they handed out supplies and gutted damaged homes, receiving daily thanks from residents. They would return if another disaster hits and say Gulf Coast people will need help for a long time.
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The
Red Cross
Gillen
Wabtec
Cedar Rapids
FEMA
Atlanta
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Gulf
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