Cedar Rapids Schools Face Big Challenges Ahead
Cedar Rapids Superintendent Lew Finch warned of financial strain as state aid cuts and loss of funds hit the district. He cites 25 percent cut in central administration and 3 percent in teachers, rising class sizes while No Child Left Behind pressures loom for 2013-14. Finch resigns January 2004 and a national search for his replacement is underway.
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Public channels air Lew Finch report on Cedar Rapids schools
Cedar Rapids superintendent Lew Finch presents the annual community report on cable channels 17 and 13 at multiple times today through Friday and again next week. Viewers may also access the report on the district website or obtain a printed copy from the communications office.
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West Nile cases rise across Iowa reach 79 total
Iowa reports 20 new West Nile virus cases bringing the year total to 79 with three deaths. The newly affected counties include Audubon Des Moines Ida Jasper Mills Monona Osceola Page Plymouth Polk Pottawattamie Sioux Story and Woodbury. Human cases now span 39 counties and 86 counties show activity in animals or insects. Health officials urge home repairs to prevent breeding next spring by fixing screens and removing standing water.
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