Iowa students protest tobacco funding at state Capitol
More than 250 Iowa students gathered to chant outside the House and Senate on Kick Butts Day protesting Gov. Vilsack's proposed 1.5 million cut to smoking cessation funding as part of a 285 million budget cut. Marion High School seniors Norotny and Ashley Smith urged action to protect youth programs and state efforts.
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Marion
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Conflict of interest halts church aid plan in Luzerne
Four of Luzerne City Council members belong to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, prompting a conflict of interest over leasing city land for a temporary church building. The proposal, tied to a January fire, faced delay as city attorney David Happel weighs options.
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David Happel
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Linn County courthouse roof bid far exceeds estimate
The Linn County Board of Supervisors awarded the low bid for roof repairs to Advance Builders Corp of Cedar Rapids at about 310000, double the 150000 consultant estimate. Benchmark Inc acknowledged labor costs were underestimated, with bids ranging from 310600 to 377933 and funding to be drawn from the capital projects reserve.
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