Edison clarifies Cedar Rapids seven-school proposal misimplications
Keith Wilson of Edison Schools says a seven-school, $12 million plan is theoretical. Edison would likely run one or two schools and requires proof of success before expansion. Startup costs cover equipment and staff development, not district infrastructure.
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Minnesota basketball suspend seven foot center over academics
Minnesota coach Dan Monson suspends 7-foot center Joel Przybilla for failing to meet academic requirements amid a program rebuilding era after a fraud scandal. Przybilla had been Big Ten player of the week last season and starred in wins over Indiana and Iowa.
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Forbes ideas endure beyond the failed campaign
The piece argues Forbes's policy agenda survives his exit from the race. It contrasts reactions from comedians and media with the lasting appeal of his flat tax and pro choice stance, suggesting his ideas may influence policy despite electoral defeat. It cites Clinton era reforms and notes potential for future adoption under a Reagan-like advocacy approach.
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Preserve Cedar Rapids Forest Not Bulldozing Landfill
A letter criticizes the Cedar Rapids City Council and Bluestem for proposal to clear a southwest side forest for a landfill. It urges conservation minded action, proposes alternatives that avoid tree loss and groundwater pollution, and calls for leaders to set a better example for Iowa children.
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Mallard Fillmore Disappears from The Gazette
A reader laments the absence of the Mallard Fillmore comic strip in The Gazette. The letter argues the strip is sometimes mean spirited and rarely funny, hoping it not replace the beloved Peanuts which the writer deems superior.
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Parents' Woes May Explain Child Abuse
A recollection by a writer links early family hardship to understanding abuse, recounting beatings by parents, a fire-destroyed farm, illness, and a later shift to cheerfulness through schooling, drawing a parallel with Governor Tom Vilsack’s childhood scars and current demeanor.
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