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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 2014

Page

6

Iowa Core fears fade as Iowa adopts statewide standards

The Gazette argues that fears about Common Core and Iowa Core overreach are overstated. It notes Iowa became last to adopt K-12 standards, blends Iowa Core with Common Core, and emphasizes local control remains intact with no federal funding tied to the standards.

Iowa State Department of Education National Governor’s Association Dents

Kindness from a FedEx driver and reader letters

A reader thanks a FedEx driver for clearing a driveway and thanks other kind people. Letters praise coach behavior, outdoor education plans, and discuss truck speed enforcement, seat belt use, and politics influencing enforcement. Herman Lenz and Cathy Jansa are among the correspondents.

Lucy Diesch Marion Iowa National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Rhode Island Herman Lenz Sumner

The Downton Diet and Other Weight Loss Fads

The piece notes a proposed The Downton Diet promising slimness without effort, cites four companies paying 34 million dollars in FTC refunds for fake weight loss products, and highlights Dr. Alan Hirsch’s scent based approach. It contrasts aristocratic inactivity with gym culture and mentions media exposure.

FTC Sensa Alan Hirsch Dr. Hirsch Hirsch Ing America Downton Abbey Lady Mary Grantham Isis Mary

South Slope Co op Workers Fight Pay Cuts and Lockout

Rick Moyle argues that South Slope Cooperative Communications in North Liberty faces union-busting moves by new management. He notes CEO pay rose to 274,760 in 2012, a two-tier wage proposal, a one-day lockout, and removal of union dues deductions while CWA files NLRB charges. Moyle urges member participation in April 9 elections.

South Slope Cooperative Communications North Liberty South Slope South Slope Management Communications Workers of America National Labor Relations Board

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