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TO THE POINT: Cedar Rapids Works to Become Blue Zone Community
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Cedar Rapids is a Blue Zone Project demonstration site, but what does that really mean? Hear from two newly hired Blue Zone Project employees, Stephanie Neff and Will Lenzen Jr. They... Read More » 
“Bad” Landlord Proposal in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids is pushing for new rules on landlords to clean up properties and reduce crime. But is the city going too far? Mari Davis, a landlord and broker with properties in Linn County, explains why... Read More » 
Getting Principals out of the Office
Iowa’s Governor and 60 schools around the state have embraced the SAM program. It changes how principals spend their day with the goal of getting a school’s leader to focus on instructional leadership.... Read More » 
To The Point -- Examining Special Education, Orchestra Iowa Back In Paramount
Mary Crandall and Melissa Tandy of the Grant Wood Area Education Agency discuss special education programs in Iowa's public school system. Later, Robert Massey, director of Orchestra Iowa talks about... Read More » 
To The Point -- Endangered Linn County Properties
Mark Hunter, Linn County Historian and Maura Pilcher of the Linn County Historic Preservation discuss the longevity of century old buildings in the Cedar Rapids, Linn County area. Many of the historic... Read More » 
To The Point -- Blue Zones Project And Living With Parkinson's Disease
Amy Thuente and Pat Baird discuss making Iowa the healthiest state in the Nation through the co-sponsored Blue Zones Project. John Krumbholz explains his Parkinson's disease diagnosis, and how it has... Read More » 
To The Point -- Cedar Rapids School District
Cedar Rapids School District Superintendent Dr. David Benson and School Board member Mary Meisterling weigh in on proposed school closings after an enrollment committee found that some schools in the district... Read More » 
To The Point: School Officials Discuss Scandals, Budget and the Positve Impact of Iowa Colleges
Regent Jack Evans and Regent-nominee Katie Mulholland discuss the rhabdomyolysis report, unions and their role overseeing the $4+ billion dollars budget of University of Iowa, Iowa State University and... Read More » 
To The Point: Money for Rural Iowans & Mother Takes DHS to Court
Homeowners in rural Iowa counties could be eligible for up to $5,000 for home improvement. Watch the interview for more info, and find the application here. And... Read More » 
To The Point: Extreme Weather & Tobacco Products Aimed at Kids
The latest snow storm and the floods of 2008 are just part of a growing trend of extreme weather because of climate change. That’s according to a new study the previous legislature ordered. Hear from two... Read More » 
To The Point: Extending Local Option Sales Tax & Fluoride in Water
Mayor Pro-Tem Monica Vernon talks about the May special election to extend the LOST for 20 years. Tariq Balouch of the Cedar Rapids Water Treatment Plant and Bruce Jacobs of Cedar Rapids Utilities talk... Read More » 
To The Point: The Iowa Department of Education
The new director of the Iowa Department of Education, Jason Glass, talks about what he wants to reform about the state’s system of teaching and learning. The Christian Science Monitor named Glass as one... Read More » 
To The Point: State Gun Law, Cedar Rapids Crime and Camera Revenue
The Linn County Sheriff talks about the changes to the state’s gun law. We look at exactly what’s changed and why so many sheriff’s are concerned that people can carry a gun without ever practicing on... Read More » 
To The Point: Local Achievement Gap
The Cedar Rapids school district is the second biggest in the state, but it’s shrinking. And African-American 4th graders score about 30 points lower on standardized tests then their Caucasian classmates.... Read More » 
To The Point: Flood Recovery Buyouts
The Director of Flood Recovery in Cedar Rapids talks about when the 1,200 buyouts should be complete and where the city stands in terms of getting back to "normal". And hear from a local non-profit that... Read More » 
To The Point: Rep. Kraig Paulsen and the Central City School District
The man who will be leading the Iowa House in 2011 wants to bring more jobs to Iowa, and reduce the size of government and get rid of gay marriage. Rep. Kraig Paulsen of Hiawatha sits down with Beth Malicki... Read More » 
To The Point: Kids at Risk
What parents, educators and the community needs to know. One out of five Cedar Rapids high school students doesn’t graduate. That’s worse than the state’s dropout rate, and the district is focused... Read More » 
To The Point: Vote 2010 - The Aftermath
The vote ousting three Iowa Supreme Court Justices leaves a lot of questions. We delve into the election and fallout. And Iowans pay less of their income in taxes than they did 10 years ago. We’ll talk... Read More » 
To The Point: Women in Iowa Politics
Iowans have never elected a woman into the governor's position, US Senate or US House. A new effort hopes to change that, and have women represent 50% of political offices in the state. We talk with... Read More » 
To The Point: Inside Mayor's Flood Payment Plan
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett recently introduced a incremental financing sales tax plan to help pay the city's share of building a flood protection system for both sides of the Cedar River. Mayor Corbett... Read More » 
To The Point: Cedar Rapids New City Manager Answers Your Questions
City Manager Jeff Pomeranz has only been on the job a week, but he has big plans for the future of Cedar Rapids. He was the city manager in West Des Moines and helped bring 6,000 new jobs to that community... Read More » 
To The Point -- Avoid Getting Scammed
In the first part of “To the Point” Beth talks with the case manager at the Willis Dady Emergency Shelter about the Obama Administration’s plan to end homelessness in ten years. In the second part... Read More » 
To The Point -- Iowa City as a City of Literature
This week on To The Point with Beth Malicki we talk to Executive Director of Unesco City of Literature about Iowa City's newest designation. Iowa is recognized around the world as a place where great... Read More » 
To The Point -- PCI and St. Luke’s Discuss Medical Mall
This week on To The Point with Beth Malicki we talk to Physicians' Clinic of Iowa CEO Mike Sundall and St. Luke's Hospital CEO Ted Townsend regarding the Medical District Plans. Find out what the Medical... Read More » 
To The Point – What Caused the 2008 Floods?
This week on To The Point with Beth Malicki we’ll look at what happened to cause the Floods of 2008 and what we’re doing now to prevent a repeat. We’ll be joined by the Editor of “A Watershed Year”,... Read More » |
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