Iowans will soon re-elect and elect new city council and school board members. Hundreds of Iowans have put themselves and …
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Iowans will soon re-elect and elect new city council and school board members. Hundreds of Iowans have put themselves and …
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I’ve learned during my first term on the School Board that school districts get pulled in a lot of directions. …
Richard David
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I am a grandpa with four grown daughters and nine grandchildren. I’ve been married to the same woman, Sherry, for …
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In the 1830s, Horace Mann fought to establish the first secular public schools. He referred to public education as the …
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As World Food Prize events kicked off to highlight agricultural innovation, efforts to address hunger, and the importance of global …
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As a veteran Cedar Rapids educator, I am voting for the Cedar Rapids school’s bond issue. It benefits all concerned …
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Norman Sherman Guest Columnists Oct. 30, 2023 5:00 am689d ago
Sen. Chuck Grassley recently announced with pride that 20 couples on his payroll have married since he took office.I think …
Laura Steffeck Guest Columnists Oct. 29, 2023 5:00 am690d ago
As a candidate for the Linn-Mar Community School Board, I’m glad to be able to introduce myself. Thank you for …
Beth DeBoom
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With a $220 million bond referendum set to go before voters on Nov. 7, Cedar Rapids Community School District officials …
Justin Foss
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I’m Justin Foss and I want to give back to our community by serving on the Linn-Mar Community School Board. …
Kurt Ullrich
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Last week I attended a university homecoming reception, one in which a university’s Class of 1973 was being honored, a …
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