Linn Area Reads book speaks to E. Jowans
Orlan Love profiles Chuck Barnes a 50 year emergency responder from Anamosa Iowa the 2009 Governor's Award winner for Firefighter of the Year as he relates to Michael Perry author of Population 485 Barnes is described as having faced many life and death moments in his community with a personal emphasis on aiding familiar neighbors in contrast to responding to strangers in urban settings.
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Life in a small town echoes Perry book theme
Lyle Muller recalls life in a town of 250 as the work of neighbors and siren calls shapes memory. Barnes, a long time volunteer with 32 years in Springville and 18 in Anamosa, reflects on the personal impact of Save and loss during funeral and wake duties.
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Anamosa
Home schooling grows as families seek flexible learning
The article notes rising home schooling in 2007 with 1.5 million nationally and about 30 000 in Iowa. Parents cite family time tailoring education reducing stress and accommodating health issues or religious wishes. Ali Alldredge in Ely unintendedly became a home schooler.
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National Center For Education Statistics
Iowa
Tom Ertz
Marion
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Ely
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
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Anna
Bradley
Alldredge
State compromise spurs growth in Iowa home schooling
Iowa officials estimate at least 30,000 students are taught at home by parents or certified teachers, with home schooling described as a fast growing movement. Kalona resident Andrea Farrier notes broader appeal beyond faith-based origins as lawmakers' compromise eased compulsory attendance concerns.
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Des Moines Bureau
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Iowa
Kalona
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