Washington High School drops D grade to raise science stakes
Washington High School science teachers eliminated the D from freshman course grading to push ninth graders toward a C or better. The plan includes I-Contract pledges with parents and tutoring sessions after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays to ensure understanding of material.
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Washington
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Culver Branstad Debate Set in Cedar Rapids Tonight
Gov. Chet Culver and four term rival Terry Branstad face off at 7 p.m. in Sinclair Auditorium at Coe College Cedar Rapids. The matchup highlights flood recovery funding and Culver’s bid for a second term with live coverage options.
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Northey,Northey faces Thicke in Iowa agriculture race
Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey, a Republican, runs against Fairfield dairy farmer Francis Thicke in a contest shaped by a major nationwide egg recall. The recall linked to two Iowa farms sickened over 1,600 people and raised questions about FDA oversight of egg production.
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Fairfield
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Ugly pumpkins take a bite out of Halloween profits
Pumpkin farmers near Champaign Illinois report strong demand for odd warty and unusual pumpkins. Grower Randy Graham notes high sales for 40 varieties while national shoppers spend about 1.63 billion dollars on Halloween decor and 68.5 million plan pumpkin carvings. Interest shifts to hybrids and heirlooms like Jarrahdales Rouge Vif dEtampes and Knucklehead.
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Champaign
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