Reform needed in 6th District corrections budget
The Gazette urges state action after a state audit found over 700000 of 6th District Department of Corrections funds misused, including 444000 for payroll and 119000 for office space via the Community Corrections Improvement Association. It notes overlap between the district and CCIA leadership, calls for fiduciary reforms, and hopes to preserve the Children of Promise program while prosecutors consider charges.
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6Th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services
Community Corrections Improvement Association
6Th District
Gary Hinzman
CCIA
Hinzman
Mary Mossman
Iowa
Children of Promise
Single gender classes urged as answer to persistent school woes
A reader argues for single gender classrooms as a proven method to improve test scores grades and behavior, citing decades of research and calling on local administrators to discuss the approach. The letter-writer, a former teacher and long-time analyst, urges public debate and cites online research. The piece also includes opinions on Linn County solid waste policy praising a new resource recovery facility and calls to support ongoing juvenile care reform by preserving the Iowa Juvenile Home and Girls Training School.
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County Home Road
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Solid Waste Agency
Joe Horaney
Marion
Department of Human Services
Iowa
West Virginia a Cult of Coal Charged by Outsiders
Froma Harrop argues West Virginians endure environmental harm from coal and chemical industries. Critics say locals defend lax rules and sacrifice, while outsiders pity or misunderstand their pride. The piece cites Freedom Industries spill near Elk River and shows political turmoil around EPA regulation.
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West
Freedom Industries
Elk River
Charleston Gazette
Florida
Pennsylvania
Joe Manchin
D-W.va
Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
Manchin
West Virginia
Eric Waggoner
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Charleston
Waggoner
Huffington Post
Bidding reforms to save funds for Iowa schools
Phil Hemingway of Iowa City urges legislators to require competitive bidding for service contracts in Iowa school districts, lowering the threshold to 25000 and applying bid rules similar to construction contracts to curb monopolies, boost transparency, and stretch tax dollars for students. He cites Iowa City Community School District as an example and cites lawmakers and a lobby battle.
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Iowa City
Joe Bolkcom
Bob Dvorsky
Sandra Greiner
David Jacoby
Bobby Kaufmann
Vicki Lensing
Mary Mascher
Sally Stutsman
Phil Hemingway
Phil
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