Apples to apples debate on ITBS scores at college district meeting
Christie Wallace reports a heated College Community Schools board session on ITBS results. Administrators noted 1977 scores cannot be compared to 1976 since learning disability students are no longer tested, leaving only grade level comparisons from fourth to fifth and mixed results for grades five through nine.
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Colege Community Schools Board
Iowa
Robert Bostwick
Bostwick
James Bayne
Arnold Yanecek
Walford
Nancy Kodros
North Liberty
Yanecek
Chadima
Richard Hager
Route 2
Cedar Rapids
Nation College
Daryl Hynek
Swisher
Meteor debate centers on Wisconsin central cyclone feature
A UW Madison graduate argues a meteor created a 55 mile circle in west central Wisconsin. State Geologist Ostrom doubts a meteor explanation while others see possible circular landforms. Researchers note erosion masks similar rings and discuss drilling rims for proof.
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Milwaukee
UPI
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Germany
Africa
Meredith Ostrom
Linn committee heads named for youth facilities panel
Maud Moore of 2400 Indian Hill Road SE elected chairman of the Linn County Youth Facilities Citizens Committee. Don Oxenford re-elected vice chairman. Gerald Fatka recording secretary. David Webster corresponding secretary. The group oversees Shelter Care Facility and Juvenile Detention Center operations, advising the county Board of Supervisors and the youth facilities director. Meetings occur the third week each month at various locations. comments or questions about shelter care or detention are welcome to committee officers or William McCarty, youth facilities director.
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Maud Moore
Indian Hill Road
Linn County
Don Oxenford
Gerald Fatka
David Webster
Board of Supervisors
William McCarty
Japanese travel plans rise 3 percent for New Year holidays
The Japan Travel Bureau reports 130000 reservations for upcoming New Year travel, up 3 percent from last year. Hawaii attracts 33000 travelers, Hong Kong 20000, South Korea 17000, Guam 8000, Europe 7000, with others heading to Southeast Asia.
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Tokyo
Japan
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Christie Wallace
United States
Donna Stetz
Milton Chadima
Fairfax
Karen Thorpe
Ent Bayne
Bayne
Maud
Moore
Linn Committee
Ers
Berrys World
Johnson Ave
Hiltbrunner
St. S
Santa
Bohemian Savings
FSLIC
Aria
Rolex
Ginsbergo
Des Moines
Southridge & Valley West
Iowa City
TOY & Game
TONKA
ERTL
Nylnt—Buddy L
Reer
Seay
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