Principal picks up students to boost Cedar Rapids attendance
Wright Elementary in Cedar Rapids uses principal Brian Krob and staff to shuttle students to school, aiming to reduce chronic absenteeism. District data show about 11 percent of elementary students miss 15 or more days annually, higher than the Iowa average of 7 percent. Government efforts, including a state advisory council formed in June, target improving attendance.
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Cedar Rapids
Wright Elementary
Brian Krob
Wright
Cedar Rapids Community School
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Private wells untested unregulated and risky water source
The Gazette reports private wells in town are largely unregulated and often untested. University of Iowa experts say shallower wells under 50 feet are more prone to contaminants, making drinking water from private wells a safety concern.
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David Osterberg
University of Iowa
Department of Occupational and Environmental Health
Osterberg
University of Regulated
Iowa
Peter Weyer
US Center For Health Effects
Tracking the trackers in political campaigns
Unannounced campaign events avoid media coverage and trackers who film appearances for gotcha moments. Critics warn the tactic may reduce voter information and widen gaps in public knowledge, while scholars urge transparency to reach more voters.
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U.S. Senate
Patty Judge
Dianne Bystrom
Carrie Chapman Catt
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