Iowa City Schools Audit Call Faces District Skepticism
The Iowa City school district seeks a state audit after two fiscal slip ups and $2 million in bookkeeping errors. Superintendent Murley favors hiring an outside firm to improve accounting practices amid seven years of external audits flagging internal control weaknesses. Boardmembers vow action, accountability, and safeguards, with focus on past oversight and software synchronization issues.
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Letters on Constitution Week and local issues prompt debate
Readers discuss Constitution Week accuracy, Iraq and Afghanistan expenditures, dam removal at Littleton, dove hunting feelings, and Linn-Mar class ranking changes. Letters from Joyee Pisarik, Marcia Henderson, Nancy Kochanowski, and Samantha Wagner weigh rights, water, fish, safety, and student motivation.
AT&T T Mobile merger aids rural America says Rick Boucher
Former congressman Rick Boucher argues the AT T and T Mobile merger will deliver 4G LTE wireless broadband to over 97 percent of Americans, expanding rural access in Iowa and beyond. He cites web connectivity as a catalyst for health education and economic growth, referencing Lebanon Virginia and the creation of 700 jobs. He notes private funding and aims to boost nationwide broadband quickly.
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Moving Planet events in Cedar Rapids urge action on climate
Linda Loos Scarth announces Cedar Rapids Moving Planet activities on Sept 24 to push beyond fossil fuels. Events include a bike ride from Tait Cummins Park at 1 PM, a 1:30 PM stop at Water Tower Condominium Green Roof, an environmental fair at Prairie Woods, and a 3:50 PM group photo to show local support for reducing atmospheric CO2 and addressing causes of climate change.
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