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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 2003
Page
1
The Iowa Department of Corrections outlines education funding from the state and outside sources. Fiscal year 2004 shows 1 million dollars, 2003 about 100 thousand, 2002 nine thousand, with total program funding around 3.29 to 3.4 million. Supplement includes 1.8 million from outside sources, following 300 thousand in cuts.
The 100th anniversary of flight brings Fly Iowa to Cedar Rapids where 30 000 visitors are expected at displays at The Eastern Iowa Airport over Saturday and Sunday. Organized by the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group the event aims to spark interest in aviation careers and support Iowa aviation. The fair emphasis remains education and airport operations with limited flying due to the busy commercial airport.
The Gazette reports cuts to prison education programs worsen prospects for inmates over 21. Funding drops from 3.2 million in 2002 to about 1.25 million for the new fiscal year. Department official Nancy Kucera warns of a very tough year and reduced services for undereducated inmates.
Pyrotechnist Paul Myers and team move thousands of fireworks from shore to a 40 by 40 foot barge on the Cedar River for the Freedom Festival show. Capt. Scott Benner of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department serves as display inspector as crews load 3,500 guns for ignition.
Starting Monday Linn County will issue plastic concealed carry and handgun purchase permits, updated to credit card size with photo and back details. Renewal rises to eight dollars, first-time permits remain ten. about 400 non‑law enforcement permit holders affected. plastic permits are durable and may double as official ID.
Rep. Roger Wicker tested Mississippi high school seniors on unalienable rights and found blank stares. He proposes improved civics instruction as teachers warn disengagement threatens democracy. Dakota Draper from North Dakota laments fading civic understanding. HISTORY, PAGE 8A.
National Assessment of Educational Progress shows fourth graders confuse who passes laws with the president while many 12th graders misidentify WWII allies, with correct answers naming Congress and the Soviet Union respectively.
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