Iowa lawmakers gear up for tough issues this session
Iowa lawmakers push into conference committees on budget reform and education bills as they refine spending limits and revenue plans. Democrats in both chambers weigh tax changes and deductions while negotiating ethics reforms, juvenile justice, and gambling policy ahead of adjournment.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
Iowa
House
Senate
Bob Arnould
D-Davenport
Iowa City Hosts State Music Convention and Piano Extravaganza
The Iowa Federation of Music Clubs holds its state convention April 24–26 at the downtown Holiday Inn with workshops and performances. The Piano Extravaganza, a mass piano concert, gathers 10 pianos at 7:30 p.m. April 25 in Phillips Hall. Don Haines conducts. Steven Rushing performs at 8 p.m. April 24 in the Holiday Inn Johnson Room. Tickets: $4 at the door for the extravaganza and $2 for the concert.
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Iowa City
Iowa Federation of Music Clubs
Holiday Inn
Phillips Hall
University of Iowa
Steven Rushing
Rushing
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Johnson Room
Teens Nabbed In Vandalism At I 80 Rest Area
Four youths from Des Moines, ages 15 and 16, were arrested early Sunday at the westbound Tiffin rest area on I 80 after witnesses saw them batter a building with baseball bats. Johnson County Sheriff’s Department and Iowa State Patrol stopped them nearby and charged them with second-degree criminal mischief. Details beyond the charges were not released.
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Des Moines
Johnson County
Dale Lee Distributing Hosts Two Day TIPS Workshop
Dale Lee Distributing sponsors a two day Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol workshop for local servers at the company headquarters. The program teaches responsible service to prevent intoxication and promote safe drinking, with guidance on pacing, food, non alcoholic options, ID checks, and enlisting patrons. Contact 377 7316 for details.
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Dale Lee Distributing
Town Road
Poe
Nstitute
Craig Martins
Lee
Furlough Days Boost Image of State Workers Says Cochran
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Dale Cochran says second unpaid furlough by 502 employees to close a 150000 deficit also serves as an image-builder for state workers. He notes public support and smoother operations, with a possible third furlough in May or June amid further cuts by Gov Branstad.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Iowa
Eagle Grove
Cochran
Terry Branstad
Franklin Middle School wins Younkers video contest
Seven Franklin Middle School students win a 250 dollar cash prize and the school earns 650 dollars for producing a winning one minute video titled Recycle for the Junior Young Men's Day Video Contest. The eighth graders produced the PSA with two landfill visits and a schoolwide crowd scene.
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Franklin Middle School
Younkers
Franklin
Sarah Aller
Lacresha Fakozzi
Ryan Johnson
Association honors Iowa City math teacher as educator of the year
Tom Wendt of Iowa City, math teacher at the Community Education Center for five years, was named educator of the year at the Iowa Association of Alternative Education conference in Ames on April 9 and 10. He served on the IAAE board and organized the statewide student softball tournament.
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Tom Wendt
Iowa City
Iowa Association of Alternative Education
Ames
IAAE
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