Bishops warn state bus cuts could close parochial schools
Iowa bishops protest Gov Vilsack's plan to trim private school transportation funds 8.2 million to 2.4 million. Davenport Bishop William Franklin says many area parochial schools rely on public buses and could close if enacted. Des Moines Bishop Joseph Charron calls the cut the largest in K 12 funding and threatens school viability in central and southwest Iowa.
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Iowa Catholic Conference notes on private school transport aid
The Des Moines diocese reports 6 295 Catholic Busing students and about 42 000 Iowa pupils in private schools. Officials say the governor's new transportation aid would nearly halve the program begun 30 years ago, risking higher costs for families whose children attend parochial schools. Sister Pat Stepker warns the measure would burden families who already contribute to state coffers through taxes and private school enrollment. About 22 000 private school students receive transportation services.
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Cessna 150 152 Club to host Clinton fly-in weekend
The Cessna 150 152 Club plans a July 21-22 fly-in at Clinton airport to celebrate the two seat models. About 18 000 of the planes remain in operation. Rex Brandt says the event could become an annual community occasion with demonstrations and cross country navigation contests. Julie Allesee and local officials see it boosting Clinton's profile nationally.
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Cessna Club Plans Clinton to Oshkosh Convoy
The Cessna 150-152 Club outlines a convoy from Clinton to Oshkosh for AirVenture Oshkosh 2001. The event runs July 24 to 30 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association, a hub for aviation enthusiasts.
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Exide plant closure in Burlington cited as not environmental
The Exide Technologies battery factory in Burlington will close May 29 after 27 years. The Iowa DNR says no environmental concerns, noting recent inspections showed compliance. cleanup will continue through September with some workers retained for the process.
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