Cedar Rapids tree lighting honors donated spruce
A 25 to 30 foot spruce from Marion residents Kyle and family is being considered for Greene Square lighting in Cedar Rapids. City staff inspected the tree to ensure it fits the space and avoids overgrowth or distress before its possible use in 2023 festivities.
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Cedar Rapids
Gingrich
Marion
Savannah Blake
the Gazette
Edar Rapids
Kyle Gingrich
Mike
Anne Condon
Gingrichs
Spear Point Court
Greene Square
Jake Rogers
Climate Assessment finds gains from action exceed costs
The Fifth National Climate Assessment shows warming of about 2 degrees since the late 1800s and highlights regional impacts in the Midwest including Iowa. The report, from the U.S. Global Change Research Program, stresses actionable guidance for decision makers and notes 750 authors contributed.
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U.S
Midwest
Congress
Allison Crimmins
United States
Iowa
Pear Deck tool gives Solon students voice in class
Solon teacher Jan Johnson uses Pear Deck to gauge understanding and adapt lessons in real time. The tool expanded during the pandemic and now reaches about 350000 Iowa students via Grant Wood AEA licensing across seven counties.
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Solon
Jan Johnson
Johnson
Lakeview
Iowa
Renee Nelson
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Linn and
Lakeview Elementary
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
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