Expert warns testing tool limits under high stakes
Cedar Rapids expert David Frisbie of the Iowa Testing Program argues one tool cannot serve both instruction and accountability when high stakes testing is tied to funding or advancement. He notes cheating and teaching to the test as risks and describes new ITBS and ITED forms issued this school year. The Learning Alliance forum drew about 200 educators and leaders.
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Cedar Rapids Fire Injures Four In Northeast Home
Four people including Miguel Morales and Juan Castillo sustained non life threatening smoke inhalation in a Cedar Rapids fire at 909 Daniels St NE. Firefighters arrived after 1 PM and the cause remains under investigation. Separately Judge Horan ruled Linn County has given sufficient information in Phyllis Nelson murder case involving Dr Richard Nelson. City High School earns Grammy Gold Award for second straight year with ensemble and choir performances and a $5 000 prize. Christopher Martin faces first degree murder charges in death of his 3 year old son York. autopsy pending.
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University of Iowa College of Medicine
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William Kutmas
Iowa City
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Grammy Foundation
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Jim Barrett
Methodist Medical Center
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Marion council weighs 35th Avenue extension alignment
City Council in Marion votes on an alignment for the 35th Avenue extension and hears a rival plan from Bob Schlegel who lives near the route. He proposes moving the road about 60 feet south between Linn-Mar ballfield and his 11 acre property valued at 500000. Schlegel urges a four lane layout with more land set aside. City Engineer Dan Whitlow backs sharing the easement to protect nearby properties and school fields. The meeting also covers Bowman Woods Unit 33 preliminary plat and storm water plans including a larger detention basin to reduce runoff from Cedar Rapids residents. The 7 p.m. session is at City Hall basement.
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No Indication of Gang Ties in Death Probe
Byrd pleads guilty to all but the Nov 10 case, fined $50 per incident. she was jailed on $250,000 cash bail. Keegan, charged with first degree murder, held in Benton County juvenile facility. Daugherty says Wells death shows no gang involvement currently, but investigators may change that assessment.
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Des Moines Killer Case: Piper Trial Moves Amid Mistrial Bid
The proceedings cover Piper linked to the 1993 University Park Holiday Inn murder of Patricia Lange as DNA on a bedspread is cited. Key witnesses discuss broken back door access, prior convictions, and a mistrial motion by Parrish which was rejected. The trial was moved to Cedar Rapids to avoid tainting the Polk County jury pool.
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Council Street NE Bridge Set to Stay Open One Way Each Way
The two lane Council Street NE bridge over Dry Creek will stay open in both directions but may be stopped briefly during work. The project costs total about 1.67 million with federal aid and bids opening January 15.
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Boyson Road NE
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