Trade apprenticeships gain ground in Prairie High curriculum
The Gazette reports Prairie High School adds a trade track with money management to prep students for apprenticeships. Joe Greathouse notes apprentices can reach retirement benefits by 23, contrasting with four year college debt and lower early earnings. Timothy Carson of the U S Department of Labor compares lifetime earnings and debt, arguing apprentices may outpace college grads financially.
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Frontier Airlines seeks $500,000 revenue guarantee for Cedar Rapids service
Frontier Airlines proposes a five hundred thousand dollar revenue guarantee to begin Cedar Rapids flights with Denver connections to 19 of the top 21 western U.S. destinations. The guarantee would be tapped if first year revenue falls short, with the airport commission providing marketing support but not guarantees.
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Warren family hosts ESPN prize party after son’s heart surgery
The Warren family gathered about 100 relatives and friends for a post win celebration hosted by ESPN and Mediacom after Brent Warren, a Cedar Rapids Xavier junior and star pitcher, won the ESPN The House Bring the Game Home sweepstakes valued at about 15000 dollars. Brent recently had open heart surgery on December 21 to repair aortic constriction and an aneurysm. ESPNews anchor Kirk Giminez presented a jersey autographed by ESPN.
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Derek Jeter
Iowa senior plans English Channel swim for charity
University of Iowa senior John Heineman 22 plans to swim the English Channel this July to become the first Iowan to complete the crossing. He aims to raise 19000 for each nautical mile, donating proceeds to the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic, with wristbands sold at Active Endeavors and donations at the Free Medical Clinic. Heineman discusses his path from water polo to volunteering and his motivation to help underserved patients.
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