Ready to Read literacy program starts for Cedar Rapids families
The Young Parents Network kicked off Ready to Read at Polk Alternative Education Center. The program provides books and activities to boost early literacy, modeled after an Ohio program, aiming to close gaps for children from lower socio economic backgrounds.
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Readiness program boosts school readiness through early literacy
Families join Ready to Read sessions led by Young Parents Network in Columbus and Cedar Rapids to help parents practice four literacy skills with books like Llama Llama Red Pajama. Volunteers model skills, then parents read aloud, pair activities, and take books home. program runs quarterly with multilingual support and ITC Midwest funding.
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Iowa National Guard shifts to drones and cyber defense
Iowa guard units transition the 132nd from F 16 operations to drone piloting and ISR work while expanding cyber security. The force surpasses 3 700 combat veterans with 42 percent of Iowa's guard, top in modern history, and broad regional duties since 9 11. The state funds tuition aid for guardsmen and a medical training center at Camp Dodge.
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Iowa Lottery Results for February 5
Bets drawn for Pick 3 Midday 5 8 9 and Evening 2 9 5. Pick 4 Midday 4 2 9 7 and Evening 4 8 3 5. All or Nothing Midday 4 8 10 11 12 13 and Evening 5 6 7 10 11 12.
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Cedar Rapids Man Arrested During Burglary in Progress
Cedar Rapids police arrested 48 year old Anthony C. Backstrom at 11 45 a m after he was seen leaving a 19th Street NW residence during a burglary in progress. He faces second degree burglary, second degree theft, burglary tools possession and a domestic assault warrant. A neighbor’s tip helped police respond quickly and halt the burglary.
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