Boswell backs Vilsack on education funding at Benton High
Rep. Leon Boswell told Benton Community High School students he supports Gov. Tom Vilsack’s education funding priorities in tight budgets. He urged attracting and retaining teachers with better incentives while stressing education’s value. Boswell, a Rural Iowa delegate and aviation safety advocate, spoke amid student worries on the Middle East and terrorism and noted the ongoing Farm Bill process for farmers.
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Kennedy student wins $10000 Target scholarship
Laura Westercamp a Kennedy High School senior in Cedar Rapids received a 10000 scholarship from Target Stores as part of the Target All Around Scholarship program. She volunteers at St Luke's Hospital the Salvation Army and an area shelter and promotes tobacco awareness to elementary students.
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Portzen bids low on Noelridge pool project
Portzen Construction of Dubuque submitted the low base bid of 3.629 million for the Noelridge pool project with Kinderknecht Associates Cedar Rapids as second lowest at 3.673 million and Unzeitig Construction at 3.679 million. City leaders weigh add ons amid concerns over favoritism in close bids.
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Osco to Close 15 Iowa Stores Including All Des Moines
Osco Drug will shutter 15 of its 30 Iowa stores, including all 11 in Des Moines, with one closure each in Ames Newton Marion and Coralville. Officials cite declining sales and stiff competition. Each store employs about 20 people and some staff may be reassigned or interviewed by Walgreen.
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Hughes challenges petition rules in county attorney race
C R man notes no hard feelings after Kane dispute over nine signatures and missing addresses. Board ruled petitions deficient under state law and removed several names, including some outside the county. Hughes, who has a brush with law history, argues as a businessman he could run the office better.
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Jesup Voters Reject 5.7 Million School Bond Issue
In Jesup a 5.7 million bond proposal to fund a new elementary and middle school and a varsity gymnasium failed 854 to 712. Turnout was 53 percent, short of the 60 percent needed for approval. The plan would have raised property taxes by 2.57 per 1000 to finance the project.
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Faculty bake sale sparks debate over UI funding
University of Iowa budgeting clash surfaces as faculty consider bake sales to bolster shrinking state appropriations. Some senators warn the idea could backfire while Gov. Vilsack and lawmakers spar over the UI budget, with a proposed $9 million cut under a GOP plan. Journalists note differing views from Judy Polumbaum, Charles Lynch, and Sheldon Kurtz.
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