Pate and Corbett Debate Personal Tones in Government Change
In Cedar Rapids Paul Pate and Ron Corbett discuss whether criticism has been personal as Corbett leads a charge to replace the city commission form with a council manager system. They acknowledge potential hard feelings but insist the fight is not about individuals.
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Meskwaki Tribal Court signals growth in sovereignty
The Meskwaki settlement in Tama County gains a new tribal court as Elbridge Coochise, the tribe’s chief judge, says the court will blend the constitution with tribal customs to resolve disputes. About 570 enrolled members benefit, though some oppose the Homer Bear Jr led council and fear collusion.
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Tama County
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Preschoolers increasingly use Internet before reading
Education data show 23 percent of nursery school children ages three to five have used the Internet, rising to 32 percent by kindergarten. Experts note young children treat online and real worlds as seamless and require adult assistance to navigate sites with interactive stories and lessons.
Kids Online Use Expands as Education Department Reports
About 23 percent of nursery school children have gone online and 32 percent reach the Internet by kindergarten under adult supervision. At school and home, kids view sites with interactive stories and lessons teaching letters numbers and rhymes. Experts urge online use be research based and developmentally appropriate while Scholastic notes emailing a grandparent aids letter recognition and makes kids eager to receive mail.
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Maytag deal interest by Ripplewood founder Collins
Timothy Collins, founder of Ripplewood Holdings, eyes a Maytag buy through two Ripplewood entities and partner firms. Known for reviving troubled Japanese assets, he built Ripplewood from 1995 to about 4 billion under management and says he hires experts to run companies while he handles analysis and investment strategy.
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Timothy Collins Builds Reputation by Turning Things Around
Timothy Collins gains notice for reshaping strategies and stabilizing performance across ventures. Reports emphasize his decisive approach and track record of revitalizing troubled projects amid changing conditions.
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