Mathematics literacy and liberal education at Coe College
Charles Lindsay argues that mathematical literacy is essential to a cultured education. He cites Snow and Paulos, urges word people to learn numbers, and urges teachers to integrate arithmetic with language. The piece calls for broader literacy in both words and mathematics for informed citizenship.
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Charles Lindsay
Coe College
The
University of the South
University of Iowa
George Peabody College For
Time Magazine
J.A. Paulos
C.P. Snow
Coe
Balzac
Jane
Spot
Wellman council votes on wage hikes and curb project plan
Wellman City Council discussed 1990 91 wage increases for city staff, including $900 raises for Ron Davis and Bob Kuhns, plus adjustments for Donna Wade and Marvin Boone. The meeting also covered a 10 year curb and gutter plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission and a sidewalk replacement renewal.
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Wellman Council
Planning and Zoning Commission
Ron Davis
Bob Kuhns
Donna Wade
Marvin Boone
Tom Buckwalter
Commission
Manslaughter trial opens in Davenport over gun sale
Davenport man Michael Ayers, 32, goes on trial on involuntary manslaughter charges for selling a handgun to 16 year old Jamey Padavich who used it to shoot his ex girlfriend Heather Klatt, 15, to death. Padavich pleaded guilty in Juvenile Court and faces juvenile detention until age 18. Ayers faces up to five years if convicted. Prosecutors say he sold a firearm to a minor though he was not a licensed dealer.
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Davenport
Scott County
Michael Ayers
Jamey R. Padavich
Heather Klatt
Padavich
Iowa
Ayers
Ex-Iowan charged in hate bombing plot in Seattle area
Robert John Winslow of Des Moines, a former Aryan Nations member, faces federal charges for planning to bomb gay bars, a Black-targeted club, a Korean business district, and a Seattle synagogue. He and Steven Nelson allegedly described a kill zone and bought materials in Seattle. trial set for Boise on Oct. 1.
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FBI
Des Moines
Iowa
Te Nice
Robert John Winslow
Aryan Nations
Hayden Lake
Idaho
Washington
Seattle
Winslow
Ann Winslow
Boise
Rob McKenzie
Beaverdale
Rob
Steven E. Nelson
Nelson
Raintree
Tacoma
Wash
Second trial begins for Darren Farmer in Linn County murder case
Darren Farmer facing a second trial in Linn County District Court on charges of murder and sexual abuse of an 18 month old girl. The case stems from the November 18 incident in Center Point involving Jade Horkheimer. A prior mistrial was declared May 23 amid defense requests for more evidence and witnesses. Farmer, 19, pleads innocent and challenge venue due to pretrial publicity. The trial could last about eight working days.
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Gazette Court
Darren Farmer
Center Point
Linn County
Larry Conmey
Farmer
Denver Dillard
Donald Carr
Cedar Rapids
Conmey
Jade Horkheimer
Angie Cummings
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the Mariner and Globe
Strand
London
Richard Courant
Herbert Robbins
Gazette
Cornell
Mount Mercy
Kirkwood Community College
D. Hofstadter
Sabin
Salk
H.G. Wells
By Charles Lindsay
By Lois Eckhardt
NGCO
Wellman
Wellman City
Washington County
Ameri Nati
Property & Casualty
Cean Hee
Johnson Ave
Hiawatha
Midland
Midlands
First Penn- Pacific Life Insurance Company
IRS
First Penn-Pacific Life Insurance Company
Oakbrook Terrace
Ilinois
7Th Avenue
Marion
Edgewood Road
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Per
Carolyn Olson
Emay
Culeine
Ancinte
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