Financial aid helps high schoolers pursue college dreams
Cedar Rapids counselors from Kennedy and Washington high schools say financial woes need not block college plans. They note federal aid programs can cover many costs, though some families resist contributing, forcing students to consider less expensive four-year or vocational paths.
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Cedar Rapids
Mervin Cronbaugh
Kennedy High School
Cronbaugh
Donald Wegner
Washington High School
College planning tips for Cedar Rapids graduates
Local guidance offices compile a booklet and a separate guide on financial aid for Cedar Rapids graduates. State programs include Iowa Scholarship and Iowa Tuition Grant. national programs include BEOG SEOG NDSL and College Work Study. Start planning early and involve parents. visit campuses, talk to reps, and narrow choices to three by senior year.
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Cedar Rapids Community School
Cedar Rapids
State of Iowa
Iowa
U.S. Office of Education
Washington
43 New Citizens Naturalized in Cedar Rapids Ceremony
In Cedar Rapids 43 people from diverse nations became U.S. citizens at a brief Northern District of Iowa ceremony. Judge Edward J. McManus led the naturalization and guest speaker Thomas R. Fell urged civic duty and volunteer service.
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Bermuda Population and Region Facts
Bermuda, a British crown colony since 1684, comprises about 150 islands with roughly 55,000 residents. The territory is known for its distinctive maritime culture and status as a British overseas province.
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Bermuda
YMCA studies facilities options before repairs at Central Y
Metro Y directors order Central Y to develop remodeling plans and present them to the long range planning committee. A brick facing separation is being addressed with a weather proof skin. Final repairs are delayed until spring to explore potential dormitory space conversion and program use. Heritage Club charter members meet Nov 30 and a unified 1978 membership drive is approved. National YMCA Week is set for late January.
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Central Y
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Long Range Planning Committee
Maurice Wilson
Wilson
Heritage Club
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Barbs By Phil Pastore
A witty column by Phil Pastore questions lawn care habits and human foibles amid humorous observations about owls and mowing twice as often.
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