Iowa City School Board Race Endorses Leff and Wallace
In Iowa City, incumbent Jan Leff and Pete Wallace are singled out as the best choices for the two school board seats. Challenger Mary Vasey is praised for education experience, with Randy Rogers noted for teaching passion but weaker grasp of policy. Wallace is lauded for governance expertise and 20 years as a pediatrician. Leff is commended for advocating student voices and leading an at risk programs conference.
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Jan Leff
Pete Wallace
Iowa City
Mary Vasey
Randy Rogers
Wallace
Leff
Lane Plugge
Durland
Ihen
Keith Westercamp
Ken Childress
Westercamp
Childress
Lessons From Two Hungry Students In College Life
Hope Burwell recalls teaching Kirkwood Community College freshmen Andrea and Erin as they juggle dorm life and budgeting. The author observes their reliance on processed foods, lack of basic cooking skills, and the need to show affordable fresh produce options, highlighting broader student gaps in practical life skills.
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Andrea
Kirkwood
Erin
Dubuque
Hardee
Lone Star
Council Bluffs
Missouri
Erins
Andreas
Hope Burwell
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa Nursing faculty push gerontology care
ReEl igions In AMe r ica notes media focus on Liberty Country Living closure and elder care. University of Iowa College of Nursing faculty educate for gerontology, research guided nursing practice, and new care models to preserve dignity for Alzheimer's patients and families.
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Liberty Country Living
University of Iowa College of Nursing
DHS
Iowa
Melanie C. Dreher
Dean
College of Nursing
University of Iowa
Letters praise care model and arts school in Iowa City
A letter lauds Liberty Country Living as a nationwide Alzheimer care model despite Iowa state regulation. It also supports Eastern Iowa’s first School of the Performing Arts at 529 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, with David Lewis and Mary Ward leading roles, aiming to nurture arts and music education for all ages.
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Iowa City
Iowa
S. Gilbert St
Cedar Rapids School Board race highlights Ilen and Dyrland
In the Cedar Rapids at large race two candidates Jeff Ilen and David Dyrland present differing backgrounds. Ilen, a 48 year old police officer with classroom exposure, argues for board dominance over policy while Dyrland emphasizes business ties and teacher reinforcements. Keith Westercamp and Ken Childress run unopposed for other seats. Westercamp seeks leadership, Childress carries a prior board role and a fiscally conservative stance.
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Cedar Rapids
Jeff Ilen
David Dyrland
Ilen
Dyrland
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Peter Wallace
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ISLa@M
Performing
David Lewis
New York
Hollywood
David
Mary Ward
Mary
Tara Dutcher
Cedar Rapids School Board
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