Heating costs to tax low income people again
Iowa officials warn higher heating costs will strain low income households this winter. McKim notes 34.4 million in federal aid last winter reached 85 678 households with notable Johnson and Linn county totals. Enrollment begins in October for elderly and disabled households and in November for others with aid available up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level.
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Opening Day Brings New School and High School in Coralville
The Coralville district opens Van Allen Elementary and Elizabeth Tate High School with new gyms and routines. Van Allen serves about 410 students of 465 capacity and features energy saving designs. Principal Laurel notes smooth start, while dedication day plans meet with namesake Van Allen and Tate High School honors.
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University of Iowa
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Two New Iowa City Area Schools Open Amid Bond Projects
James Van Allen Elementary School and another new campus near Kirkwood Community College open as part of a 2003 bond plan. Superintendent Lane Plugge notes the start of classes is special with room for growth, while six other projects continue as North Central Junior High is slated to open next year.
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Hog farmer settles for fifty thousand in environmental case
Audubon County farmer Lawrence Handles agrees to a 50 000 settlement after admitting a 7 000 gallon manure spill into the West Nishnabotna River in December 2003. He also admitted to building permits violations and failing to implement pollution plans at nine confinement sites. Neighbors hailed the deal as a victory amid health complaints from hog operations nearby.
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Iowa Methodist plans second bid for suburban hospital
Des Moines hospital aims to reapply for an $82 million facility near a clinic cluster after 2004 rejection by the Iowa Facilities Council. Officials cite orthopedics and obstetrics focus with opposition from Wellmark and Mercy Medical Center raises market competition concerns.
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Drowning Victim Found After Boat Motor Incident
Tracy S. Roberts 43 of Council Bluffs drowned while repairing a boat motor at Lake Lida in Otter Tail County Minnesota. His body was recovered Sunday afternoon from about 10 feet of water after witnesses reported a life jacket failed to reach him due to strong winds.
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Council Bluffs
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Roberts
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Office Tape Case
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed Carolee Philpott’s conviction for mechanical eavesdropping for recording co workers during an office dispute in October 2002. The ruling notes evidence shows she admitted bringing the recorder to the Franklin County clerk of court’s office to capture conversations amid prior disagreements.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Carolee Philpott
Franklin County Clerk of Court
Philpott
Iowa Court of Appeals
Localities Tie in Regional Naming Oddity
A list of places including Delhi Norway Mason City Oxford Junction Welton Del mar Sherrill Graf Ruthven Tyresdale Lakeside and Shel don appears, suggesting a regional naming quirk or compilation. No further context provided to determine event or action.
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Ruthven
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Ex diplomat gets probation in visa selling scheme
Patricia Raikes of Mason City pleaded guilty to participating in a visa selling scheme. She received probation and was ordered to cooperate with authorities. The case involved misuse of state department connections and targeted individuals seeking visas.
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U.S
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