Kirkwood Community College Seeks Bond Approval Amid Growth
The Kirkwood board of trustees asks voters to approve a bond issue amid rapid enrollment growth that has pushed total students to about 15,500, making Kirkwood the third largest higher education institution in Iowa after the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. The growth reflects strong instruction quality and broad accessibility, though it creates funding needs for continued expansion.
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Nielsen's Kirkwood tenure leaves legacy and bond plan
Norm Nielsen retired after 20 years as Kirkwood Community College president and is honored by Nielsen Hall. He notes ongoing work by successor Mick Starcevich and the board to address decade‑long facility needs via a proposed one time 10 year bond issue. Voters are urged to approve.
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Solon residents praise Dick Schwab for school board service
A Solon couple endorses Dick Schwab for another term on the Solon school board. They credit his six year tenure with guiding district growth, expanding programs, balancing budgets, and maintaining strong athletics and academics while supporting a new high school and improved facilities.
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Schwab Vows Continued Service on Solon School Board
A letter endorses Dick Schwab for re election to the Solon school board praising his commitment to quality education. The writer highlights his collaboration with other members and the community, long list of accomplishments, and involvement with Solon Dollars for Scholars Iowa Scholars for Dollars and Johnson County Heritage Trust as evidence of his dedication to district improvements.
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Rosenthal devoted to student achievement
Ann Rosenthal aims to improve student achievement and classroom infrastructure while responsibly using taxpayer resources. A Cedar Rapids school board incumbent, she cites her engineering background and family experience across district schools as key qualifications for guiding land use and facilities planning.
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Toni Cilek Seeks Re Election To Iowa City School Board
Community members recognize Toni Cilek for three years of service on the Iowa City school board. Her thoughtful decisions on key school issues and leadership on building projects support continued facilities planning. Support her bid for a second term.
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Iowa City
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