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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 2024

Page

9

Regional rail trial eyes Crandic line for passenger service

A proposed 8.2 mile Crandic light rail segment from North Liberty Penn Street to Dubuque Street Iowa City would host a Pop-Up Metro leasing trial to gauge ridership and demand. The plan, discussed by Better Together 2030 and local officials, could lead to a permanent transit solution or be dropped if demand is lacking.

Crandic Penn Street North Liberty Dubuque Street Iowa City Mackenzie DeRoo Greater Iowa City Inc Join Metro Pop-Up Metro Railroad Development Corp Iowa Interstate Railroad Better Together 2030 Johnson County Clr Gerlach University of Iowa MPO Kent Ralston Metropolitan Planning Organization of Joint Entities

Wharton praises leadership as she battles stage 4 kidney cancer

Wharton, a strong advocate for blind Iowans, reveals stage 4 kidney cancer diagnosed in January 2023 and thanks Reynolds and staff for flexibility in treatment. She urges an open process to replace the director of the state IDB, citing expectations for real vocational rehabilitation and independent living services.

Reynolds Wharton the Gazette Willeford IDB Ate Iowa Senate Commission For the Blind Commission Iowa Drake University IDB Center Tom.barton Thegazette

Iowa Eyes Handwriting Revival to Aid Early Reading

Iowa scholars urge restoring handwriting instruction amid Nation’s Report Card data showing only 33 percent of fourth graders at or above national reading proficiency in 2022 and a 218 average score the lowest since 1992. Datchuk argues writing boosts memory and reading, notes tech shifts reduce penmanship, and cursive may offer cognitive and personal benefits. He cites research on memory resources and alphabet knowledge transfer from handwriting to reading, while Iowa officials contemplate cursive within new standards. The debate highlights equity and practicality, contrasting pencil use with costly digital devices.

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