Iowa Child Project Not Viable Versus Real Rain Forest Appeal
Laurie Crawford Stone of Animal Advocates of Iowa criticizes the proposed Iowa Child project as financially unviable. She questions visitor demand, suggests heavy tax subsidies would be required, and contrasts with successful coastal aquariums and real rain forests in Seattle or Maui.
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Iowa Child project eyed for ICCSD hands on learning
Educator from Iowa City Community School District promotes field trips to the Iowa Child facility linking butterflies habitats living things and global regions to ICCSD curricula. The Immersion experience aims to raise awareness of ecosystems and supports teachers using the Educational Research Complex and Teachers Learning Center to spread new teaching methods. Gayle Sheetz Coralville.
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Iowa Legislature Advances English Only Bill After Funnel Deadline
Martin A Diaz of Iowa City complains that the English Only bill survived the funnel deadline for non money measures arguing the state name Iowa honors an indigenous language and suggesting a name change to reflect English heritage while noting the irony and seriousness of the matter.
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View entire house as energy system
March 19 letter writer argues for treating the house as a system and using a certified home energy rater to assess condition and cost savings. The note notes rebates and the rater’s role with contractors, plus use of home equity or reverse mortgages by elderly homeowners.
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Postville City Council Candidate Tracey Schager Files
Aaron Goldsmith urges voters to judge Tracey Schager on merit amid election noise. Schager formally enters the April 24 special election after submitting nomination papers on March 9.
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