Jefferson gym class earns statewide recognition
Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School earns praise for a modern fitness program led by Kelly Phelan and Matt Orton. CrossFit based activities reduced failure rates, expanded daily gym offerings, and inspired students like Janey Welsh to pursue lifelong fitness. Ed Thomas of the Iowa Department of Education filmed the class for public viewing.
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Ed Thomas
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Kelly Phelan
Phelan
Jefferson
Matt Orton
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Kelly
Chuck McDonnell
Janey Welsh
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Jim Slosiarek
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Jefferson Physical Education Department
Bryson Johnson
Jefferson High School
Iowa lawmaker seeks statue of first female lawyer in Capitol
Democratic Rep. Mary Mascher introduced a bill to place a statue of Ara bella Mansfield, who passed the Iowa bar in 1869, in the U S Capitol National Statuary Hall. The plan calls for a seven person committee to raise funds replacing Samuel Kirkwood’s statue.
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National Statuary Hall
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Statuary Hall
Samuel Kirkwood
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Iowa property tax relief plans draw mixed reviews
Iowa lawmakers debate a four year 20 percent cut in commercial property values funded by local credits and a 2 percent growth cap. The Senate backs a 250 million five year reduction for small Iowa owned businesses. Winners include the Iowa Chamber Alliance while the League of Cities and Iowa CCI seek narrower focus and revenue protections. Legislative hearings set for next week to March 4 at the Capitol.
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Iowa CCI
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Jon Stineman
Alan Kemp
League of Iowa Cities
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