Veteran administrator leaves Linn-Mar for Illinois State teaching role
Marion Gazette reports Joe Pacha, longtime Linn-Mar superintendent, is leaving to teach aspiring administrators at Illinois State University in Normal. Katie Mulholland becomes Linn-Mar’s new superintendent, coming from Indian Prairie Naperville. Pacha cites broader duties for superintendents and critiques No Child Left Behind while praising student potential.
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Linn-Mar
Monticello
Normal
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Illinois State University
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Pacha
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Jacobson Award honors district leader and history link
The district creates the William C. Jacobson award to honor a staff member who connects curriculum with community heritage. Former superintendent Jacobson recalls his career from Franklin Junior High to Cedar Rapids and Marion. He questions No Child Left Behind targets while affirming accountability and steady student growth.
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Marion district eyes funding plan with PPEL and tax surtax
Marion administrators and the school board explore raising PPEL funding from about 300000 to 500000 by adding a state income tax surtax to the voter approved levy and promising to reduce overall property tax rate. Board to review resolutions ahead of July 21 and possibly place the levy on the fall ballot.
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Local safety log from Eastern Iowa notices
The Gazette compiles Linn County and Cedar Rapids police and fire calls with individual entries. Notable items include multiple assaults in Cedar Rapids and North Liberty, various vehicle and structure fires around Edar Rapids, and a march of medical and false alarm calls across Marion and surrounding areas. Birth announcements noted as a Gazette listing process.
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Sex Offender Public Notice Cedar Rapids Iowa
Cedar Rapids Police warn residents about Micheal D Slight 34 living at 1704 D Ave NE Apt C Cedar Rapids A White male 5 ft 7 in 150 lb brown hair blue eyes Moderate risk Previously victimized a female aged 10 Convicted December 1 1999 third degree sex abuse location not listed Registry at iowasexoffender.com
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