Democrats believe legislators must effectively respond to declining or stagnant student test scores and the fact that 40 percent of Iowa teachers will retire in the next 10 years. Two bipartisan commissions called for dramatic reforms in how Iowa trains, recruits and retains quality teachers. The bill now goes to the House for debate, where Democrats vow to continue their fight to improve it. Some of the bands include Bob and Kristie Black, Acoustic Mayham, Stones in the Field, Saul Lubaroff, Dave Moore, Jeffrey Morgan and Mark Chorpening, Big Wooden Radio, Dave Zollo, Mayflies, and Greg Brown. There will be plenty of food, prices, games and fun for the entire family, not to mention some great music.
Tickets are available at the door.
However any donation is appreciated. Names will be read and a candle light procession will be held. For more information call 338-2135. Iowa Senate Republicans voted against the first 2001 redistricting plan on a 21-27 vote Tuesday. In spite of a non-partisan process, Republicans chose to reject the first plan for perceived narrow partisan interests.