Iowa reading mandate aims to end social promotion in third grade
The bill would bar districts from promoting students more than a year behind in reading after third grade, affecting about 4,375 of 33,700 third graders. Exemptions include special education and limited English proficiency. Supporters call it a path to grade-level literacy. critics cite local control concerns and punishment. The measure cleared the Senate Education Committee on a 9-6 vote, with uncertain prospects beyond debate.
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Iowa Reading Initiative Aims for First Grade Mastery
Senate Study Bill 3149 would affect about 4 375 of Iowa's third graders and requires yearly kindergarten to 12th grade reading assessments with interventions for slow readers. Supporter Mc Kinley says the plan is educational not punitive and cites troubling fourth grade reading results in Cedar Rapids where 33 percent were not proficient.
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Rural interstates spur adult shops across Iowa counties
Rural interstates attract adult stores as counties weigh zoning rules for X rated retailers. In Newton the Lion's Den opened in a former Stuckey's along I 80, part of a chain with 31 outlets in 12 states, prompting debate on land use and regulation among county supervisors and planners. Local officials note the trend raises litigation and policy questions about where adult use should be allowed and how to regulate it. Cedar County already enforces rules adopted in 1997, while others like Johnson and Linn counties consider action as interchanges expand along I 80 corridors.
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Harmless GB virus C may extend life for HIV patients
Iowa City researchers led by Dr. Jack Stapleton report GBV C, a harmless relative of hepatitis C, is linked to longer survival in men co infected with HIV. Findings from UI and VA Medical Center studies appear in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Kerry Begins Vice Presidential Pick Process in Florida
President hopeful John Kerry started the selection process with Jim Johnson leading vetting of potential running mates. Johnson, a banking executive and former Mondale aide, will assess governors and other figures while Kerry keeps details private and emphasizes a partner who can assume the presidency and gel personally.
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Vilsack says Kerry has not asked him to be VP
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack said Senator John Kerry has not made overtures about the vice presidency. He stressed the pick should have presidential readiness and geographic fit, noting his neutral stance until after the Iowa caucuses and later endorsement of Kerry.
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Bush launches ad campaign in general election push
President Bush started his re election advertising with three ads portraying him as steady during hard times. The spots use images of terrorism and recession to claim he made America safer and stronger. Campaign manager Ken Mehlman calls Sept 11 a defining moment shaping his presidency.
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