Iowa board mulls distinguished fellow teaching license
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners weighs a one year license for bachelor degree holders with three years experience to teach grades seven to twelve while completing a state approved intern program. Critics call it a Band Aid though supporters see it easing classroom shortages in math science agriculture and languages.
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Iowa Board of Educational
Iowa
George Maurer
Board of Educational Examiners
Iowa State Education Association
Wal-Mart policy shifts blamed for discontent and cuts
Editorial notes Wal-Mart offers a free polo shirt after 20 years, weekly manager-employee meetings, extra 10 percent item discount, plus health care and wage changes. Critics say health coverage is low, subsidies exist, and long-time staff face pay caps and stricter absences. Flats sales decline amid lawsuits and public scrutiny. A Cedar Rapids reader commends local golf policy changes and price hikes.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Wal-Mart
New York Times
Wal Mart
Pennsylvania
California
Letters on funding youth golf and recreation proposals
A reader argues letters about promoting outdoor activity for youths and funding city recreation. He questions taxing real estate to support facilities and suggests Greene Square Park’s building be renovated by volunteers. He urges city officials to experience serving meals at Green Square Meals to prove its value.
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Greene Square Park
Building and Trades Union
Green Square Meals
Dick Spencer
Cedar Rapids
Being American its a concept and test debate
A discussion on American identity as an idea not a measurable test. The piece questions a proposed 144 question citizenship exam pilot and argues true Americanism lies in mindset and empowerment rather than papers or immigration rules. It cites journalist Paul Cuadros and his book about immigrant children forming a championship soccer team as illustrating the American spirit.
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U.S
Paul Cuadros
Peru
Morocco
Brazil
China
England
Mexico
America
United States
Golf fee increases raise more questions
The Gazette piece on Cedar Rapids golf fees questions price comparisons with Waterloo Dubuque and Iowa City noting only Coralville and Des Moines prices. It asks if Cancer Book holders may use waivers on certain days and cites St Andrews and Airport National as participants. It mentions 21 percent and 51 percent increases for junior and college age passes.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
C.R
Waterloo
Dubuque
Iowa City
Coralville
Des Moines
Cancer Society
St. Andrews Golf Course
Airport National Golf Course
Green Square Meals faces closure pressure and relocation fight
Community group highlights Green Square Meals serving 50 to 80 low income residents five nights weekly with donated food prepared by church volunteers. Opponents push for building refurbishment or demolition with March 1 deadline and costs of 300000 or 67000, prompting concerns over alternatives for those fed.
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Cedar Rapids
Lee Clancey
Green Square
Christmas Wishes Come True in Marion
Cathy Lockwood shares how Marion lights up Dec 7 with Santa visits in City Square Park. Carols, horse drawn rides, hot chocolate, crafts, and storefront decorations create a warm holiday glow as children whisper wishes to Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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Marion
Santa
City Square Park
Mrs. Claus
Cathy Lockwood
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