Creative Corridor push prioritizes STEM in Corridor 7
Allen Witt argues for a stronger STEM focus in Corridor 7 to boost graduation rates and prepare students for high demand jobs. He highlights federal money, state and private funding, and the need for hybrid STEM teacher certification and real world experiences through teacher externships and internships. Witt urges renovating teacher training and industry ties to connect classroom lessons with workplace skills.
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Project Lead the Way
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Letters on filibusters and ethanol weigh political debate
A readers’ collection targets Senate filibuster use and GOP obstruction, cites Grassley and debt policy, criticizes tax cuts and wars, and argues for better bipartisan action. The letter from Ron Swearingen urges accountability and ending corporate favoritism while discussing Obamacare critiques and ethanol's environmental impact.
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Chuck Grassley
George Washington
Aaron Burr
Bush
Start small to fix health care says Dr Mark J Tyler
Dr Mark J Tyler urges a phased approach to health care reform arguing that initial small scale trials could reveal flaws in the ACA. He praises Medicaid as a workable base and calls for gradual expansion with involvement from physicians insurers and hospitals. He notes his Cedar Rapids practice since 1971 and former medical director role.
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ACA
Mark J. Tyler
Cedar Rapids
Shift to natural gas in Ames aims at cutting pollution
Guest editorial argues Ames should convert coal plant to natural gas rather than upgrade for emissions. It notes $71 million conversion cost, and $53 million alternative, plus environmental and long term fuel advantages. Calls for more renewable energy and energy conservation.
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United States
Environmental Protection Agency
Ames
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