Cedar Rapids switches to Everyday Mathematics for elementary
The Cedar Rapids school district will start a new elementary math curriculum this fall called Everyday Mathematics, aligning with Iowa Tests of Basic Skills standards. The program has strong teacher support and a bigger parent component, with an estimated cost of about 500000 dollars for K through five adoption. The board also approved reinstating 24 full time positions next year from April budget cuts, primarily in elementary art music and physical education.
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City releases waste water into Cedar River after sewer pressure
About 40 000 to 50 000 gallons of waste water were bypassed Monday to the Cedar River to prevent sewage from backing up into basements. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources cited high river levels that caused water to overflow into a sewer manhole and add pressure in the sewer line.
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Police chase ends in capture in Cedar Rapids neighborhood
A 30 minute pursuit through a northwest Cedar Rapids area ended with police arresting Christopher M. Young 22 of McCallsburg on suspicion of eluding officers and driving without owner consent. He faces assault charges and no injuries were reported.
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NTS Keeps Cedar Rapids Transit Moving After Hours
In Cedar Rapids a 10 year old on demand service Neighborhood Transportation is praised by riders. Mike Johnson relies on NTS to travel from Quality Chef to home after 6 pm. Driver Rita Carter helps riders including Robert Hines and keeps wheelchair lifts ready.
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Iowa City considers absorbing airport under city control
The City Council weighs making Iowa City Municipal Airport a city department with an advisory airport commission and the city manager as chief supervisor. The plan, needing a referendum, would end six figure subsidies from the general fund as council members seek stronger oversight and a clearer long term plan due this fall. Airport critics say changes may hurt current operations.
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Gazette
Iowa City
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Ernie Lehman
Council
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D-Day Museum a New Jewel in New Orleans Crown
B Mike Deupree praises the D-Day Museum in New Orleans as a must visit now expanded to cover broader WWII topics. He notes ample displays including audio and video booths and warns admissions are $10 while recommending allowing extended time for the full experience.
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