Pomerantz and Gross sue to force Iowa education reforms
Arvin Pomerantz and Doug Gross file April 3 lawsuit arguing the governor and Department of Education fail to provide a suitable education for all Iowa public school students. They urge the Legislature to act in 2009 to address weak standards, low NAEP results, and ACT readiness gaps to boost global competitiveness. The suit highlights concerns about Model Core Curriculum and No Child Left Behind conformity.
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Arvin Pomerantz
Doug Gross
Iowa
Pomerantz
Board of Regents
Gross
Department of Education
Letters on politics and community service in Cedar Rapids
Readers debate reform minded politics, unity and public funding. Charmaine Snell urges targeted giving to scouting, while William Dahlsten argues for open forums and accountability. The letter also critiques evolution misconceptions and notes the Time-21 bill aiding highway projects in North Liberty.
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United Way
Friends of Scouting
Charmaine Snell
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids School District faces choice on pump and dump geothermal projects
A local debate centers on whether Cedar Rapids School District should halt expansion of pump-and-dump geothermal systems after recent results. Proponents cite cost savings and energy goals, while critics warn of risks and uncertain long-term performance.
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Cedar Rapids
Gas tax debate and funding ideas for Iowa roads
A North Liberty official argues against raising the state gas tax and supports using higher vehicle registration fees to fund road projects. The piece notes Interstate 380 as a critical route and highlights persistent funding gaps that defer needed repairs. Terry Donahue voices the stance on behalf of the Iowa League of Cities.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
North Liberty
Iowa League of Cities
Terry Donahue
Covers and gender bias in modern book jackets
A critical look at paperback jackets for women authors and female protagonists. The piece argues covers favor blurry backs of women, legs and feet, signaling to male readers while muting female readership, using examples from Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Weiner, Alice Munro, and Katie Crouch.
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Jodi Picoult
Jennifer Weiner
Castle Rock
Alice Munro
Katie Crouch
Crouch
Susie
Julia Fox
Jane Boleyn
Jane
Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII
Catherine Howard
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