Mount Mercy Times wins eight awards at state contest
The Mount Mercy Times, a student run publication in Cedar Rapids, captured eight Iowa College Media Association Bet ter Newspaper Contest awards on February 4. Top honors included first place for editorial leadership by Bob Jameson and best sports story by Brian Heinemann.
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Mount Mercy to Host Kelly Baier in Speaker Series
Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy College will host Kelly Baier as keynote for the Barbara Knapp Speaker Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Flaherty Community Room Basile Hall. Baier will discuss "Regulatory and Judicial Outlook for 2010 and Beyond" focusing on employment law and worker rights.
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Iowa City gets $1 million grant for gifted education research
The John Templeton Foundation funds University of Iowa researchers to expand acceleration efforts nationwide through the Institute for Research and Policy on Acceleration in the College of Education. The grant supports policy outreach and program development at the Connie Belin Jacqueline N. Blank Center.
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City High principal to leave job in June
City High School principal Mark Hanson will resign effective June 30 after fulfilling his one year contract. Assistant principal Terry Coleman said the resignation allows time to interview and select a replacement as the district plans to fill two high profile positions amid ongoing district changes. Hanson’s departure aligns with the district superintendent’s exit and Board of Education plans for redistricting and a new high school.
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North Liberty library expansion eyed to ease crowding
The North Liberty library, housed in a 1997 wing of the community center, faces space and material shortages as daily visitors reach about 600. City leaders approve an $84,000 consultant grant to drive a $1.4 million fundraising push for a 17,500 square foot expansion with youth spaces, private rooms, and 30 internet stations. Groundbreaking could occur by March 2012 if fundraising succeeds.
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