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Clichés, those pearls of wisdom that tell it like it is, don’t beat around the bush. They go right to …
For the growing number of Iowans committed to sustainable agriculture and all its benefits, the Indian Creek Nature Center’s announcement …
The Iowa Legislature is out of sync with mainstream values. It showed as much when it recently approved legislation to …
We’re well into the muck and melt of March, a difficult time of year for those of us who enjoy …
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation wants the children in our community to dream of possibilities for their lives and …
At the Young Parents Network, we are committed to parents and have continually challenged them to take a leadership role …
Learning to read is rocket science. This is the claim made by Dr. Louisa Moats, a leading expert in the …
Reading is important. This is not exactly ‘news.” But the impact of NOT reading and the effect it can have …
What happens early in the lives of our children is vital to prepare them not just for school, but for …
The Cedar Rapids Public Library is a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning. We know pre-literacy skills are vital …
As record numbers of students around the state participate in walkouts and other demonstrations against gun violence, we are urging …
For most children, childhood is filled with playing, learning and growing. But for the large number of children who face …
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