Rec center in the works as Tiffin grows
Tiffin Iowa, the fastest growing city 2010 to 2020, expands its youth program with 300 plus participants while pursuing a dedicated recreation center to boost quality of life and attract newcomers. Since 2018 officials studied public interest, hiring Frank Haege as recreation director to guide the project.
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Signs of progress in river's waters
The Upper Mississippi River Basin Association report shows overall water quality gains in the upper Mississippi but warns of new threats from road salt and lead. It tracks 19 indicators over 30 years from Minnesota to Cairo and includes the Illinois River as a major tributary. Chloride from road salt rose about 35 percent between 1989 and 2018, affecting ecosystems and infrastructure.
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Cedar Rapids school district boosts hires with $5000 incentives
Cedar Rapids Community School District offers up to 5000 in three year hiring incentives for new teachers to reduce 5.5 percent open positions mostly in elementary and special education. A 1500 referral bonus, 5000 for new special ed hires, and 3000 for teachers with experience with people of color are funded by federal relief and district funds.
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Cedar Rapids Community School
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