Vann Barnette wins 25000 in software essay contest
Ten year old Vann Barnette of Strawberry Hill Elementary wins a national Listen to a Life Essay Contest prize valued at 25000 in software for his school and a computer for himself. He wrote No Son Today You Have Become A Man about race relations and his grandfather’s army memory.
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Marion High mentors students after class period
Marion High School implements a mandatory mentoring period from 2:20 to 2:45 on Mondays for all grades. Groups of eight to 15 students meet with a teacher to discuss character and college preparation, supplementing a small guidance staff for 600-plus students.
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Vision Iowa moves to partially fund Guttenberg and Westgate projects
The Vision Iowa board will negotiate grants for two northeastern Iowa projects. Guttenberg seeks 375000 for a marina building with facilities and a meeting room as phase two of riverfront development. Westgate requests 44011 for a combined library and fire station building.
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