Minorities surge in Iowa public schools since 1985
An Iowa Department of Education study finds minority enrollment in public schools has doubled since 1985 while white students decline. Hispanic enrollment jumped 289 percent to 15 836. Blacks rose 55 percent to 19 092. ESL training remains insufficient in many districts.
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Holidays are Here Once Again Light Up Burlington Roof
Josh Housman, 16, helps string lights on the roof of his brother in law's house Sunday in Burlington. He takes advantage of mild weather to install the decorations in time for the holiday season.
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Mother seeks new trial in Iowa child death case
Spirit Lake AP A mother convicted of child endangerment in her daughter's death requests a new trial claiming her boyfriend confessed to the slaying. Heidi Watkins faces up to 50 years as sentencing nears in Algona after a bench trial.
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Pamela Wingert
Larry Stoller
Jesse Wendelsdorf
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Kossuth
Joseph Straub
Deadline near for recipes in The Gazette Neighbors
The Gazette invites holiday recipes for December publication in five categories. One entry from each category will win a $100 prize via drawing. Send to Holiday Recipes The Gazette Box 2525 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or email bets yfyiowa com.
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Federal funds go to Iowa students
More than 2.9 million dollars in Star Schools grants are awarded to 159 Iowa middle and elementary schools to connect classrooms to the Internet and the ICN. Funds secured by Sen. Tom Harkin support districts including Cedar, Johnson, Linn, Poweshiek, and Washington counties with multiple school recipients and amounts.
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Postville
Father pleads guilty in child spanking case
Curtis White Sr a Des Moines man pleads guilty to two counts of child endangerment for whipping his 10 year old son with a belt in an inner city neighborhood. He faces up to four years in prison at sentencing on January 25.
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Cedar Rapids bond issue meetings set for district plan
The Gazette and KCRGTV9 sponsor six public information meetings on Cedar Rapids school district’s 46 million bond issue for December 12 ballot. Sessions run 6 to 730 pm at six middle schools December 4 through 6 with revised meeting order.
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