Cedar Rapids district sees home schooling as main departure reason
Cedar Rapids students cited Marion Independent School Districts Home School Assistance Program as the top reason for open enrollment exits during 2011 12. Proximity convenience and class size followed, with 159 and 132 students moving to Marion Linn Mar and College Community districts respectively.
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Kirkwood Grad to Attend State of the Union With First Lady
Lee Maxwell a 22 year old wind energy technician from Wilton who graduated from Kirkwood Community College last year will sit with First Lady Michelle Obama at the State of the Union. Maxwell works as a commissioning technician for Acciona Wind Power and will travel to Washington with his sister Kimberly.
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Marion district seeks new name for replacement elementary
The Marion Independent School District invites public input to name the replacement Emerson Elementary through March 15. Suggestions may be submitted online or on paper at schools and events. The process moves to a facilities committee poll and then the Marion school board for action in April.
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Miller to appeal Linn County audit dispute to appeals court
Linn County Auditor Joel Miller will appeal a district court ruling limiting his authority to audit county departments. He argues the scope of his duties and who pays for the appeal, with the county refusing to cover legal fees. Miller filed the suit in 2010 after the supervisors blocked appointing a deputy auditor for audits.
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UI to launch national search for new vice president of strategic communication
University of Iowa President Sally Mason will start a national search for a new vice president of strategic communication. Interim VP Mark Braun will continue in the role until hire. The former VP Tyson Kendig left for the University of Connecticut last December. The search committee will be led by Tom Rocklin and Richard Fumerton. The appointee will oversee university communication marketing the alumni association and Hancher Auditorium.
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