Cedar Rapids students hold Law Day focus on civil rights
More than 200 Cedar Rapids high school students joined a Law Day event organized by Metro High Principal Carlos Grant. The day featured a march from the federal courthouse to Linn County court, speeches by Mayor Ron Corbett and U.S. Attorney Kevin Techau, and discussions on civil rights from the 1960s to today.
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Funding model under scrutiny by ex-regent and leaders
Iowa educators push an all hands on deck approach to implement a performance based funding model for public universities. Former regent Bob Downer urges greater scrutiny while lawmakers say the idea is not yet in bills. ISU and UNI presidents urge support as UI funding impact looms.
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North Liberty Communications
The Gazette Office Listing Information
The Gazette publishes daily from Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates listed for in state and out of state delivery. Contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries are provided.
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National Geographic Bee ties seventh-grader for fifth
Coralville’s Patrick Taylor, 12, tied for fifth in the 2015 National Geographic Bee final in Washington D C A 14-year-old from New Jersey won the contest, Karan Menon of Edison taking a 50000 scholarship and prizes.
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