Boswell backs Vilsack on education priorities in Benton talk
Rep. Leon Boswell told Benton Community High School students he supports Gov. Vilsack’s effort to preserve education funding amid tight budgets. He urged higher teacher incentives and noted his daughter’s switch from teaching to tech. Boswell, a U.S. representative and Polk County resident, spoke on terrorism, the Middle East, and aviation safety post 9 11.
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Kennedy senior wins Target All Around Scholarship
Laura Westercamp, 17, Kennedy High School senior in Cedar Rapids, receives a $10,000 Target All Around Scholarship. She volunteers at St Luke's Hospital and the Salvation Army, runs clothing drives, educates elementary students on tobacco dangers, and participates in Model United Nations and Mock Trial. Westercamp plans to attend the University of Iowa this fall to study business and foreign policy.
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City weighs bids on Noelridge pool and past add ons
Portzen Construction of Dubuque submitted a low base bid of 3.629 million for the Noelridge project with Kinderknecht Associates at 3.673 million and Unzeitig Construction at 3.679 million. Officials note concerns over add on bids and favoritism while all Paramount Theatre bids were rejected as far above the cost estimate. Portzen cites pool projects in Monticello and Dubuque. Rinderknecht points to Bever Park pool work.
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Hughes runs on reform after petition flaws topple bid
C R man ends bid for county attorney after petitions lack addresses and some signatures are outside the county. Hughes concedes law disputes, notes past legal trouble, and says a federal challenge would have been moot with the petitions deficient. He affirms he will not practice law if elected.
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Osco to Close 15 Iowa Stores Including Des Moines
Osco Drug will shut 15 of its 30 Iowa stores, including all 11 Des Moines locations, and one each in Ames Newton Marion and Coralville. Spokeswoman Karen Ramos cites declining sales and competitiveness in Des Moines. About 20 employees per store will face outcomes as Walgreens may interview some staff for jobs.
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Jesup votes down $5.7 million school bond issue
Jesup voters rejected a $5.7 million bond to fund a new elementary and middle school and a varsity gym. The measure failed 854 to 712 with 53 percent turnout, unable to meet the 60 percent supermajority. The bond would have been funded by a property tax increase of $2.57 per $1,000 value.
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bake sale plan sparks UI funding debate in Iowa
University of Iowa officials and lawmakers clash over a near nine million dollar cut to the UI budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Gov. Vilsack proposes 284.7 million for the UI, 14.7 million less than his plan, while GOP leaders push for deeper cuts. Professors fear the tactic could backfire as they seek funding via a bake sale and other measures.
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