Alternatives For Small Schools In Iowa Study Findings
A study by James Jess of Latimer for Drake University analyzes small rural Iowa systems under 750 pupils. It covers 18 districts, finds lower dropout rates and more graduates employed or pursuing higher education, while test scores show little difference. Larger districts have lower costs, broader offerings, and higher teacher salaries. The Iowa Association of School Boards committee seeks alternatives to reorganization, including shared staff, with Tom Yates as chair.
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Check Tires Regularly 7
Motorists may waste more than $100 million in tire wear this summer unless they pay more attention to proper inflation. Underinflated tires waste gasoline and raise skid risk. The penny test helps gauge tread depth, with a Lincoln head visible signaling danger. Proper air pressure boosts mileage, traction, braking, steering, and cornering.
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Weeds and weed control through history and herbicides
Garden Talk by Joe Gabrielson surveys weeds as a constant farm challenge from early fieldwork to modern times. It contrasts traditional weed suppression using planting wires and cross cultivation with the rise of selective herbicides, noting costs, soil and environmental considerations, and the hope to reduce herbicide use via cultivation when prices rise.
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