Kennedy Jr. Praises Cedar Rapids River Initiative
Environmental advocate Robert Kennedy Jr. applauded Cedar Rapids designation of 2008 as the Year of the River and urged restoration of riverfront connections. He criticized the Bush administration and energy policy while warning about confined animal feeding operations affecting Iowa farmers. The Kirkwood College talk drew nearly 400 attendees and tied localissues to national environmental debates.
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No Child Left Behind criticized by NEA leader
NEA President Reg Weaver urged reauthorization with flexibility and funding fairness. He challenged a one size fits all approach, arguing teachers must adapt to diverse student needs and student engagement, during a North Fayette High School leadership session.
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Iowa State Education Association
North Fayette High School
Appeals court affirms Delaware ethanol ruling
The Eighth Circuit upheld an $11.4 million judgment against Jerry Drizin of Clearwater Florida. Northeast Iowa Ethanol L L C alleged he misused $3.8 million raised for an ethanol plant in Manchester Delaware County investors faced losses from ventures including jet fuel Saudi Arabia golf spikes and gold mines.
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Frytown or Williamstown name change seeks public input
Johnson County residents may speak on renaming Williamstown to Frytown at a public hearing October 2 6 p m at the Yoder Auction Barn Oxford. The hearings aim to present a recommendation to the U S Board on Geographic Names with county officials coordinating.
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Cedar Rapids
Postville leaders settle internal dispute over communications
The Postville mayor, city council, and police chief said they resolved a dispute stemming from communication problems. They met with attorneys and settled in house to move forward.
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Penrod
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Muscatine Teenager Severely Injured After Bus Crash
Virginia Vunk a 16 year old of Muscatine was hospitalized after her car collided with the rear of a school bus as it slowed to pick up children. She was flown to University Hospitals in Iowa City and condition was not released. Glare from the sun was cited as a possible factor. None of the four bus passengers were injured.
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Muscatine County
Ashford University Expands with Clinton Campus Plan
Ashford University plans a second campus in Clinton to add space for 3 000 to 4 000 students. CEO Andrew Clark says total enrollment, including online students, reaches 10 000 with on campus growth to 525 this fall, up 97 from last fall.
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Clark
Ashford
Gazette Tip Line Details for News and Photos
Call The Gazette with tips on news stories or photos. Contact Cedar Rapids line at (319) 398 8254 Iowa City line (319) 339 3159 or 1 800 397 8212. Gazette and wire reports.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery Results and Jackpot
Thursday drawings reported Iowa $100000 Cash Game numbers 16 17 27 30 35 and Illinois Little Lotto 19 21 28 36 38. Pick 3 and Pick 4 outcomes listed for Midday and Evening. 6-of-48 jackpot stands at $8.5 million.
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