Witnessing a space tragedy in Texas and Nacogdoches
Monticello resident C J Johnson recalls Feb 1 when the Columbia disaster unfolded. He heard a thunderous bang over Lake Fork Texas then tracked shuttle debris in Nacogdoches as cameras and locals documented the historic tragedy.
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Superintendent search begins after high school principal hire
Cedar Rapids Iowa College Community districts starts a superintendent search after naming Mick Starcevich as executive vice president at Kirkwood Community College. Board to meet with Iowa Association of School Boards and Gaylord Tryon & Associates to discuss hiring a search firm. Starcevich led the district since 1992 and Kris Ruprecht praises his tenure. The board is also expected to discuss next steps.
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Prairie to hire new principal amid 39 applications
The College Community school board will meet at 7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center to vote on hiring Mark Gronemeyer as Prairie principal effective July 1. Gronemeyer, 48, currently leads Jefferson-Scranton High School after stints at West Liberty and Workman High Schools.
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Welsh harpist Finch shines with Cedar Rapids Symphony
Royal appointee Catrin Finch, 22, performs with the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra in Rodrigo Concierto Serenata and a Kentucky Rag solo. Maestro Tiemeyer shapes the pace as Finch delivers bra vaura in a standing ovation.
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Whittlesey fights to restore teaching credentials in court
Former La Porte City Elementary principal Mike Whittlesey, fired last year after being accused of inappropriate conduct, is editing the La Porte City newspaper and pursuing credential restoration in District Court. He contends witnesses lack credibility and seeks reinstatement of his teaching and administrative licenses. The case awaits a ruling by Judge Bruce Zager as the Iowa Attorney General represents the Board of Education Examiners.
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