Iowa schools shape values amid social changes and debates
Iowa educators discuss how public schools address values amid shifts since the 1960s. Cedar Rapids principals note respect for others and abstinence discussions while acknowledging diverse family situations. Private schools echo stronger value reflection. Programs like Quest for Adolescence are used to teach decision making and self expression without imposing a fixed value system. The Legislature and schools push for broader value curricula across districts.
Bear program links school home community in pilot
The article describes Q Bear as part of the Skills for Growing curriculum piloted at Johnson and Coolidge schools. The program, a junior version of Skills for Adolescence, is being tested in a small number of U.S. schools and was created by Quest International of Columbus Ohio.
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Merchant
Barrick
Iowa
Quest International Center
Columbus
Ohio
Quest
Carol Lensing
Cedar Rapids
Bear
Q Bear
Johnson
Johnson and Coolidge
Lum
Quest International
Judy Frantz
Coolidge
Taft Middle School
Lensing
Frantz
Smith
Nina Barber
Barber
Parking fines and appeals process outlined by city
The article explains how drivers appeal parking tickets at the Third Avenue Parkade, noting in person hearings are not allowed. It covers eligibility for dismissal for medical reasons weather or starting issues, drop box payments, and monthly board meetings with officers and residents weighing cases. It also references related programs on school and community values with parental involvement.
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Mel Meyer
Third Avenue Parkade
Oehlerich
Federal propose temporary workers rule easing staffing gaps
The administration seeks to allow agencies to hire temporaries from clerks to senior executives when qualified staff are unavailable. The plan, open for comment through mid December, would cover emergencies absences transfers outsourcing and high demand periods. Officials defend the framework as flexible and aimed at avoiding new red tape.
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Lafferty
Crash near Tyrrhenian Coast claims many lives in fog
Survivors reported near the shattered jetliner with cushions boxes and a twisted doll scattered in mud. 23 survivors were taken to hospitals while many aboard were believed dead as police blamed heavy fog near the runway and ANSA cited Ugandan victims. Firefighters fought flames for almost an hour.
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Rome
Sant’Eugenio Hospital
San Camillo Hospital
Sovinella
Tyrrhenian
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