Iowa third graders still struggle with reading
About 8,800 Iowa third graders or 24 percent failed the Iowa Assessments in reading last year. Gov Branstad’s 2011 law requires early testing and extra reading help. starting spring 2017 students who do not pass by end of third grade must attend summer school.
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Oregon college gunman ends rampage with self-inflicted death
Police said the shooter who killed nine people at a community college campus killed himself during the attack. The nine victims were confirmed as part of the gunman’s rampage on the campus.
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Religion without borders at Chinese Church of Iowa City
The Chinese Church of Iowa City offers services in English and Chinese to reach immigrants and students, expanding access across language groups. Two new children's books on World War II provide approachable history for young readers.
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Easing the Transition at Kinze Plant Career Fairs
Kinze Manufacturing in Williamsburg hosts on site career fairs to aid workers facing job cuts as part of a new transition strategy. The program aims to connect employees with opportunities inside and outside the company to ease layoffs.
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October Fun Offers Tours Haunts Hay Rides and More
The Corridor buzzes with October activities from tours and haunted houses to hay rides and pumpkin patches throughout the month, inviting families and visitors to enjoy seasonal pageantry and entertainment.
The Gazette Vol 133 No 268 2015
An edition of The Gazette dated 2015 with issue number 268 from volume 133. Contains typical local news briefs, notices, and community updates reflective of the period.
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New bike trail segment opens near Dubuque Street
Iowa City adds a new straight trail crossing I-80 with its own bike and pedestrian bridge. The link connects to the Iowa River Trail heading six miles to North Liberty, easing a long detour for cyclists in the Cor ridor. Transportation planners cite relief of pinch points and growth in recreation and commuting.
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U S Airstrike Damages Afghan Hospital Near Kunduz
An airstrike apparently by U.S. forces heavily damaged a Doctors Without Borders trauma center in Kunduz Afghanistan killing at least 19 people including three children U N officials called the attack war crime worthy.
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