SAT gains in Iowa high schools spur AP emphasis
Iowa schools report rising SAT participation with robust scores above state and national averages. West High in Iowa City sees 25 percent of the class of 2004 taking the SAT, averaging 626 verbal and 649 math, while Washington High Cedar Rapids reports similar above 600 averages. Jefferson High Cedar Rapids lists 10 test takers for 2004 with 608 verbal and 630 math. Officials note AP program growth with 208 accredited high schools offering AP on site.
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Midwest
Iowa
West High
Iowa City
Jerry Arganbright
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Plagman
Jefferson High School
Dean Blanchard
College Board
Minorities show progress in SAT scores for class of 2004
Association press notes nationwide SAT results for 2004 graduates show minority test takers reaching 37 percent of 1.4 million. Mexican American scores rose nine points to 909 while Puerto Rican and other Hispanic groups held at 909 and 926 respectively. Asian scores up one to 1084. American Indian up nine to 971. Black unchanged at 857. White down four to 1061. Male verbal 512 and math 537 match prior year. female verbal 504 up one while math fell two to 501.
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Associated Press
Iowa AP participation rises with more exams taken
Data show 15 425 students enrolled in AP courses and 28 192 AP exams taken, with 69.2 percent scoring three or higher. National figures cite 61.4 percent achieving that threshold. Iowa Education spokesperson Kathi Slaughter notes expanded course offerings and student preparation as goals.
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Iowa
Kathi Slaughter
City panel approves lawn business plan despite rainfall concerns
At the City Planning Commission meeting, Allen Witt pressed owner Scharf on green storm-water options for a new lawn care operation along McLoud Run. The commission unanimously approved the plan, with a Sept. 15 public hearing on zoning changes. Cedar Rapids officials note no green development ordinance exists yet.
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Allen Witt
Commission
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Ken Bickner
Cedar Rapids
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Bickner
County attorney did not control slush fund at sheriff’s office
Atlantic AP report notes Cass County Attorney James Barry lacked control over a cash ledger tied to a questionable slush fund. Auditor Ernest Ruben questioned $11,000 in improper spending over three years for circus tickets golf fees and a rifle. Residents filed suits seeking to oust Barry and Sheriff Larry Jones amid allegations of misconduct. Special prosecutor Feilmeyer cites claims of dismissed charges or replaced citations for donations.
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Cass County
James Barry
Ernest Ruben
Barry
Larry Jones
Ronald Feilmeyer
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