Cedar Rapids marked the five-year anniversary today of the derecho that did tremendous damage — including ripping away some two-thirds of its tree canopy. City officials planted a Bur Oak tree in Jones Park as part of the ceremony, which City ReLeaf coordinator Carole Teator says is a sign. “It represents progress, patience, and shared […]
Funding boost for Iowa charter schools in bill headed to governor
Iowa’s public charter schools will get $1.3 million in additional state funding to boost teacher salaries under a bill Goveror Reynolds
