Marion students show mixed annual growth in math and reading
Marion Independent School District aims for one year of growth in math and reading each year. District admins reported mixed results after ITBS ITED results. Middle and high schools showed varying progress with some grades meeting growth targets and others lagging.
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Forums to focus on regional government
The Gazette outlines a Cedar Rapids Marion league study series on regional government with noon Thursday talks. Speakers include Carol Spaziani of Johnson County and Drake University professor Lance Noe discussing county city consolidation and the commission’s work in Polk and Des Moines.
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Carol Spaziani
Johnson County
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Lance Noe
Des Moines
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Drake
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UI readjusts budget plan amid state funding cuts
Iowa City University of Iowa officials outline a strategy to cut costs and adjust salaries after $14.6 million in new state appropriations reductions. A 6.2 percent general education fund cut means a $146 million decrease, with $10.1 million earmarked for salary adjustments and 4 percent raises for 4,200 non union staff and faculty under general fund.
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Gazette
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True
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Young
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Ames
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ISU
Stephens
Iowa State Center
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Hershey Kissmobile Aids Iowa Children's Hospital Fund Drive
The Hershey Kissmobile tours Cedar Rapids and Iowa City to raise funds for the Children's Hospital of Iowa. It will visit Hy Vee locations and the hospital, offering a racing game and candy education while accepting donations for the Children's Miracle Network affiliated hospitals.
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UI Children’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Children’s Hospital of Iowa
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Children’s Miracle Network
Children’s Hospital of
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