Partisan split over Iowa education bill earns D minus
Democrats say the 77th General Assembly barely passes on education issues while Republicans claim progress. Lawmakers approved stricter locker searches and protected districts from funding cuts for two more years, with on time payments and past commitments. House Speaker Ron Corbett calls it a home run, a grand slam session, but critics see limited progress on infrastructure class size early childhood and at risk students.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
77Th General Assembly
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Separatist group seizes two at Texas standoff
In Fort Davis Texas armed separatists connected to the Republic of Texas kidnap two neighbors in a remote attack. police surround the scene from a mobile command center while negotiations begin. local victims include Joe and Margaret Ann Rowe with a reported shoulder wound to the husband.
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Department of Public Safety
Lucila Torres
Richard McLaren
Republic of Texas
San Antonio
WOAI
Republic
Jeonne Ae
Nation of
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Margaret Ann Rowe
Rowes
McLaren
Bob Bowers
Bowers
Waco
Ruby Ridge
Idaho
Leaders rally volunteers for Summit for America's Future
Clinton Gore Powell and other dignitaries helped revive Philadelphia sites with paint and cleanup as 5,000 volunteers join a three day event to mentor educate and rehabilitate at risk children nationwide. Powell notes up to 15 million at risk kids with a goal to rescue 2 million by 2000.
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Powell
Jimmy Carter
George Bush
Gen. Powell
White House staff struggle to volunteer amid busy schedules
Clinton urged redefining citizenship to make volunteer service a duty, but interviews show White House aides rarely practice or plan voluntary work. Aides cite overfull schedules at work and home as the main barrier, with no internal programs to aid volunteering.
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White House
Clinton
Government TV ads warn about hormone pill use
Washington officials launch a TV blitz to caution Americans about melatonin and DHEA claiming they may raise blood pressure diabetes and cancer risk. The National Institute on Aging urges public service announcements and distribution of a fact sheet to explain potential side effects and the need for more long term testing.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington
National Institute On Aging
NIA
Madame Eterno
RiverFest drew large crowds for food music and sports
Officials estimate more than 25 000 attended this year’s RiverFest at the University of Iowa with food stalls music and athletic events. Farmers markets across the area featured vendors including grower Virginia Moser ready to supply produce this week.
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University of Iowa
Virginia Moser
Sawyer Brown and Dar Williams Shine at Local Concerts
Saw yer Brown thrilled 7 010 fans last night at KHAK s annual concert at the Five Seas? Center. A full CSPS crowd enjoyed folk singer Dar Williams in a rivetting performance.
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Sawyer Brown
KHAK
Five Seasons Center
CSPS
Dar Williams
City Briefs Featured In SD CITYLINE Section
SD CITYLINE presents a compact set of briefs covering local events. Included are notices on health, deaths, lottery results, and weather updates along with community notes and small notices.
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