Simple changes boost kids nutrition at school
Vanessa Miller reports University of Iowa researchers find serving vegetables first and bright fruit displays increase intake. Older students praising items like jicama and red pepper hummus may encourage trial. The UI College of Public Health teams with Iowa Department of Education and USDA to assess healthy eating strategies for inside and outside school.
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Iowa City school board approves elementary boundary changes
The Iowa City Community School District voted to redraw elementary boundaries to begin for the 2019-20 year. The plan expands with Grant and Hoover new schools while closing Hoover Elementary, aiming to balance populations by socioeconomic status race and English learners.
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East Cedar Rapids flood project starts after Corps agreement
Cedar Rapids and the Army Corps of Engineers sign a partnership for the east side Cedar River flood protection project. The five year schedule begins with pumps and gatewell work, with a first levee segment near the African American Museum of Iowa possibly starting late 2019. The total project costs about 245 million dollars, with 35 percent funded by the city.
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