Bill Rasdal writer and educator remembered for discipline and wit
Columnist and teacher J Dave Rasdal reflects on his colleague Bill who pursued government teaching, administration, and coaching from 1964 at Washington and Kennedy High Schools in Cedar Rapids. He recalls lessons on discipline, writing craft, and decades of guest columns for The Gazette while noting his book’s refinement and reader engagement.
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Dogs visit request granted in Iowa custody case
Judge Marsha Beckerman awarded county custody of six dogs after the pair chose not to contest ownership. Misha Goodman of the Animal Care and Adoption Center said the dogs were loved and not harmed. The dogs were found Aug 27 at 1710 Lower Old Highway 6 in filthy conditions and medical issues. They may be moved to shelters out of state for adoption to prevent ties to former owners.
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DNA sets emission benchmark with no penalties yet
DNA official Wayne Gieselman outlines a new rule taking effect next Wednesday to set a benchmark for reducing emissions. If a facility exceeds 30 parts per billion hydrogen sulfide more than seven times yearly, penalties would require separate rule action. Christina Gruenhagen of the Iowa Farm Bureau criticized the health impact assumptions. Gieselman calls the rule a compromise moving toward reduction.
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UI faculty resignations modest as salaries cited in Iowa report
Sixty four University of Iowa faculty members resigned in 2003 down from 73 the year before. Officials told the Iowa Board of Regents committee that budget cuts and salaries push staff to seek higher pay elsewhere. Eighty one percent left for better offers at other universities government or private sector.
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Braille School Seeks Broad Support Amid Funding Questions
Thurman hints at possible Braille school closure though federal law mandates a continuity of services. The 25 specialists help disabled students learn Braille and life skills in local districts. Regent Becker notes no closings discussed. task force aims to align with new mission while weighing finances.
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Dvorsky Named to Iowa Learning Technology Study Panel
Senator Bob Dvorsky of Coralville, appointed by Senate Minority Leader Mike Gronstal of Council Bluffs, will serve on the Iowa Learning Technology Interim Study. The panel will hold its first of three meetings on Sept. 30 at the State Capitol.
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