Enrollment at Kirkwood Community College hits record 15032 students
Iowa's largest community college reports an 8 percent fall rise to a record 15,032 enrollment. It advances construction on the Community Training and Response Center with a September 11 kickoff and a $2 million grant from the U S Department of Justice for statewide counterterrorism and emergency training. Voters support an instructional equipment levy by 73 percent across seven counties. CAL BASILE funds a Mount Mercy College building named for him with a $2 million gift used for new classrooms and offices.
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Shelter Struggles With Cat Overload And Community Critique
A Cedar Valley Humane Society worker described a harsh summer for cats with 20 to 30 dropped off daily. He urged affordable spay neuter options, noting the shelter would euthanize after a set period if animals remained unadopted. Community letters defend a veteran dog attack victim amid debates on responsible ownership.
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Condolences to Brooke Kirchoff for Loss in Iraq War
Brooke Kirchoff expresses courage as she mourns her husband Pfc. David Michael Kirchoff. She states the Iraq war is not a reason he should have died. Public admiration is extended for her resilience.
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Iowa City board resists meditation curriculum proposal
Iowa City school board dismisses calls to add transcendental meditation classes amid budget concerns and apathy over local turnout. Lions share of the region’s districts saw single-digit voter participation with tax issues on ballots. An estimated 63.9 million shortfall could trigger a state cash reserve transfer and a special legislative session. Parades become stages for campaign messaging as a Marion Swamp Fox Festival float attacks a landfill expansion, drawing disapproval for personal attacks.
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Artful parenting needs rules and steady guidance
Linda White argues parenting is an art rooted in character and love, not mere rules. She contrasts chaotic preschool behavior in a store with the need for parental bonds, modesty, and clear boundaries to raise respectful teens, urging support networks for busy parents.
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