Young ISU student wins Carlisle school board seat
Cody Woodruff, a 20 year old Iowa State University sophomore, won the Carlisle 2nd District seat by 32 votes. He campaigned on student representation, more classroom technology, possible return of the wellness program, and fair teacher contracts amid minimal state funding. He plans monthly Carlisle meetings and weekend library office hours.
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World War II Vets Share Their Stories at Northridge Village
Ames residents Ranney Leek and Richard Munson, aged 100 and 95, spoke at Northridge Village about their WWII experiences. Leek delivered messages as a motorcycle courier and survived near artillery fire. Munson piloted B-17s, was shot down, and spent 45 days returning with Yugoslav Partisans, earning the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross.
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Kirkwood seeks tutors for growing programs in three counties
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids seeks tutors for reading writing and basic math in Linn Johnson and Washington counties to support expanding High School Completion Programs. Growth in adult basic education and ESL accompanies a 4.6 percent rise in total students. volunteers 18 or older can call 319 784 1510 to learn more.
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