Cedar Rapids eyes closing one elementary for big savings
Cedar Rapids school board hears dollar figures for closing Harrison Monroe Polk or Madison elementary schools. Proposals differ on which elementary closes, with Grant Center becoming K to 5 and Wilson Middle housing grades 6 through 8. Savings range from 600 000 to 757 000.
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Meredith Hines
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Breakdown of Potential Savings from School Staff
A summary shows potential savings across categories: staff unique to school 13.5 totaling $648,448. utilities $51,950. custodial service $10,000. property insurance $5,173. maintenance $8,000. The total projected savings amount to $723,571.
District eyes school closures to save funds
Madison and Polk elementary line items show staff utilities custodial and insurance totals. The district cites 2011-12 savings from principals sharing duties and estimates closing Polk Harrison Madison and Monroe elementary schools would yield significant savings.
Public forums planned for February on school board recommendation
Two public forums will be held next month from 4 to 7 p.m. on Feb 2 at Grant Wood AEA Conference Center 4401 Sixth St SW and Feb 9 in Kennedy High School band room 4545 Weing Rd NE. Superintendent David Benson will present his recommendation at a Feb 13 school board meeting. A final decision will be delayed at least eight weeks.
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Kennedy High School
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Synthetic marijuana tests lag as sales continue
In Iowa, a pipeable incense labeled Zero Gravity sold at a Hiawatha gas station masks a leafy substance likely synthetic marijuana. Police and state officials say no on-site test exists to confirm the drug, hindering enforcement despite a state ban on common chemicals.
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Hiawatha
Iowa
Dennis Marks
Dale Woolery
Synthetic marijuana described as spray on carrier items
Report notes drugmakers spray homemade chemicals on carrier items such as a leafy substance that may be potpourri. The carrier is legal but sprayed chemicals may be illegal and some tested chemicals fall into the synthetic cannabinoid family.
Synthetic marijuana brand names listed by Iowa officials
The Iowa Pharmacy Board and law enforcement agencies identify brand names such as K2 K2 Summit K2 Spice Spice Red Dragon Smoke Black Mamba Buzz Earthquake Hush iAroma Stinger Voodoo Mojo Smoke Skunk Syn Pandora Potpourri as synthetic marijuana references. Authorities warn these products pose health and legal risks and may be regulated.
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Burned by Shake and Bake Meth Burns Patients Nationwide
An AP survey finds unstable meth synthesis using two liter bottles causes severe burns in uninsured patients and strains burn units. Hospitals in top meth states report up to a third of burn-unit admissions linked to meth production injuries, driving costs and closures.
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Associated Press
Towa
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