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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 2002

Page

11

Cedar Rapids schools face tough tests and slow reforms

Cedar Rapids Community Schools Superintendent Lew Finch warns of troubled spots in math and reading despite upward trends in some grades. He urges focus on high priorities, community support, and less crowded curricula while noting lower readiness and behavioral challenges among growing student numbers.

Cedar Rapids Finch Iowa Metro High School Lew Finch

Decency on Display at Belle Plaine Debate

A Belle Plaine Community Center event hosted Leonard Boswell and Stan Thompson for the 3rd District race. The audience's support appeared for both candidates, while sponsors The Gazette and KCRG-TV9 observed a shared spirit of civility as chairs and tables were quickly rearranged for the next day’s activities.

Belle Plaine Leonard Boswell Stan Thompson Boswell Thompson the Gazette Kcrg-Tv9 KCRG Renee Chou Des Moines Iowa

Reform Medicare Before It Crumbles

Chris Middleton argues for fundamental Medicare reform to stop provider withdrawals amid sustained cuts. He notes 4.4 percent physician fee reductions for 2003, 4.9 percent home health cuts, and 10 percent nursing home cuts, with widespread geographic pay variation and HMOs leaving Medicare Choice.

Chris Middleton Francisco New York Times Medicare Inspector General Department of Health and Human Services

Gore faces ambivalence as Iowa Democrats weigh 2004 run

Iowa voters remember 2000 and debate a Gore comeback. Some back him, saying he is a good man who can unite the party, while others fear media scrutiny, Clinton baggage, and a tough path against Bush in a worsening economy.

Owa City Tom Carsner al Gore White House Carsner Iowa Gore Bill Bradley Donald Foor Wapello Louisa County Polk County Tom Henderson Bill Clinton Bush Rose Mary Pratt Tom Vilsack Frank Chiodo Des Moines House of Representatives Vilsack Henderson John Edwards D-N.c Florida U.S. House U.S. Supreme Court Buddy Memorial Union University of Iowa Ron Hofbauer Donaldson

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