Examining the Accuracy of Claims by Cedar Rapids School Board Candidates and the Impact on the CR Community

Fact Checker grades a mailer attacking Cedar Rapids school board incumbents, evaluating the claims made by candidates Rick David and Barclay Woerner. The claims range from the impact of mask mandates on children's well-being to the district's performance on Iowa Standards, alleged violations of state and federal laws, partnerships with Planned Parenthood, reduction of School Resource Officers, use of federal funds, proposed property tax increase, and the hiring of a superintendent. The Fact Checker provides grades for each claim, highlighting the verifiability and accuracy of the statements.