D Day memory from Cedar Rapids veteran on Normandy anniversary
Cedar Rapids resident Dean Luther, 89, recalls his role with the 160000 Allied troops in the Normandy invasion. He notes pride in participating in what he calls a great U S history moment and compares memories to Saving Private Ryan. He crossed the English Channel at night with about 7000 vessels.
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Vintage bomber memory spurs history ride in Cedar Rapids
A World War II era bomber visit stirs memories of the greatest generation in Cedar Rapids with photos and reminiscences across pages 2A and 14B. The feature recalls the wartime era and local ties to aviation heritage.
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Cedar Rapids schools consider hour based year end
Cedar Rapids Community School District plans to end the 2014 15 year by hours rather than days after a harsh winter that caused six cancellations. Administrators will urge the school board to adopt hour based measurement to recover lost instructional time and prevent mid June extensions.
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Karla Ries
Regents Reactions Funding Wars on Campuses
The University of Iowa plans aggressive recruiting using paid ads online outreach and outreach visits after the Board of Regents set a new funding model. The plan mirrors actions at Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa as they pursue more in-state recruitment while the new 60 percent resident enrollment formula could trim about 47.8 million dollars in state aid if student mix stays the same.
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Senate reaches deal to fix VA health care crisis
Senators Sanders and McCain announce bipartisan agreement on legislation to address veterans long waits and falsified records at VA facilities as lawmakers head to Normandy for the D Day anniversary. The plan would let veterans seek care if waits exceed set limits.
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