Iowa Legislature Drops GLBT Harassment Protection Bill
Gov Vilsack and the Iowa Department of Education issued a bullying manual addressing GLBT student protections. Despite broad support from statewide groups, the anti harassment measure died last session. Several organizations back adding sexual orientation to non discrimination policies at local districts.
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Washington High senior finalist for Hoover award
Frances Vernon, a senior at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, is a finalist in the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award presented in West Branch. She will speak at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, with the program running 9 a.m. to completion. three $5,000 scholarships and a $750 stipend accompany the event.
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Lindale School Cents awards up to 25000 to local high schools
Fifteen area high schools compete for 25000 in cash prizes from Lindale Mall in its eighth annual School Cents program. Receipts from Lindale Mall and outside merchants earn points toward prize money with a mid November ceremony awarding 5000 and a final January event distributing 20000. Participating schools include Alburnett Benton Center Point Urbana Central City East Buchanan Jefferson Kennedy Marion Metro North Linn Solon Springville Cedar Rapids Washington Vinton Shellsburg Washington Xavier.
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Faith fuels teen's drive to help beyond borders
A teen, active in church youth groups and JEL, describes her motivation to aid others through faith. She says Catholic values guide her, noting involvement in liturgy Spanish club musicals speech show choir campus ministry and school. She accepts the balance of duties with a laugh.
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