In 2016, the divide in Cedar Rapids between kids doing well and kids falling behind will continue to grow. For …
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Anne Gruenewald, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:24 am3693d ago
In 2016, the divide in Cedar Rapids between kids doing well and kids falling behind will continue to grow. For …
LaSheila Yates, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:22 am3693d ago
In thinking about the opportunities ahead me for the new year, I’m excited, that as a Louisiana native, I can …
Chris Lynch, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:23 am3693d ago
As we look forward to 2016, I hope to see significant progress in the following areas: Strategic Plan: We need …
Brad Buck, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:21 am3693d ago
In the Cedar Rapids Community School District we are focused on innovation and continuous improvement. More specifically, we want to …
Mick Starcevich, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:21 am3693d ago
Someone very wise once said that the key to the present is the past. Well, 2016 marks the college’s 50th …
LaTasha DeLoach, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:23 am3693d ago
‘We don’t want equality for our children; we want equity.” As a school board member over the past few months, …
Nancy Quellhorst, guest columnist Guest Columnists Jan. 4, 2016 11:22 am3693d ago
Rapidly changing technology, economic undulations, and demographic shifts are impacting everyone, and they provide opportunity for our organization. Our members …
Brooks Landon, guest columnist Guest Columnists Dec. 30, 2015 8:00 am3698d ago
Words matter. As an English Professor I know this. Indeed, this is hardly specialized knowledge. Most of us know this. …
Jeff Disterhoft, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Dec. 29, 2015 7:00 am3699d ago
Credit unions are a valued alternative for Iowans in the financial services marketplace. Founded in the philosophy of ‘people helping …
Nate Matherson, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Dec. 29, 2015 4:00 am3699d ago
It is estimated that seven out of every 10 college graduates have some amount of student loan debt. This number …
Stephen Parente, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Dec. 28, 2015 6:00 am3700d ago
Jan. 1 marks the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act’s implementation in Iowa. So it makes sense for Iowans …
Michael Garvin, guest columnist
Guest Columnists Dec. 27, 2015 11:00 am3701d ago
Americans have faced monumental challenges many times over the course of our history. We now are facing a challenge to …
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