Trump orders dismissal of Education Department plan
President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Education Department, seeking to return authority to states and local communities while preserving core items like Title I funding Pell grants and disability programs. The White House noted the agency will keep critical functions, but the loan portfolio may be returned to a separate entity.
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Indian Creek Nature Center unveils 3 all-terrain chairs
Cedar Rapids teens and peers celebrate access as a local nonprofit buys three all-terrain wheelchairs for outdoor hikes at Indian Creek Nature Center. Rylie Erbacher, a Jefferson High sophomore, tested the chair on trails marking a milestone moment in accessible nature experiences.
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Cedar Rapids schools to cut 6 percent building staff
Cedar Rapids district will reduce building staff by 6 percent to close a $12 million deficit caused by declining enrollment and funding cuts. The move affects about 222 jobs, including 77 teachers and 145 campus staff, with retirements resignations and realignments guiding the reductions. Superintendent Tawana Grover notes yearly retirements and current notices total 59 this week.
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Pate says 35 Iowans without citizenship voted in '24
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate reported 35 Iowans lacking full U.S. citizenship cast ballots in 2024. He had pushed to identify noncitizens before the election and proposed revoking registrations if citizenship cannot be confirmed.
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