Open Enrollment Shifts in Cedar Rapids Area Schools
The Cedar Rapids district faces rising open enrollment as families move between districts for home schooling help and program variety. Marion and Linn-Mar see higher outflows and stable inflows, while continuations and familiarity drive choices amid funding cuts and district sizes.
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Open enrollment dynamics in College Community district
Eastern Iowa reports open enrollment is closed in College Community while continuations are allowed for families who previously lived in the district and enrolled children there. District leaders attribute enrollment declines to the 2008 flood and note limited change plans beyond evaluating the Marion Home School Assistance Program.
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Iowa traffic cameras spark debate over safety and revenue
Half of Iowans want to outlaw traffic cameras amid concerns of money making. Cities like Dubuque Iowa City and Polk County consider programs while Des Moines Davenport and Cedar Rapids report revenue and reduced crashes. Local groups oppose plans citing policing and civil liberty fears.
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