Minority foster homes urged to grow in Iowa regions
A Iowa report highlights only 25 percent of African American children placed with relatives versus 72.5 percent of white children. DHS workers seek relative placements, with programs like Club Kavi and Casey Family Partners pushing recruitment and procedural changes to improve cultural matches and outcomes.
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Ashley Hopkins
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Casey
FEMA funds on freeze may delay Cedar Rapids projects
FEMA money for flood recovery remains in place but is postponed until Congress approves more funding. Iowa officials warn a six month freeze could delay major projects like Cedar Rapids sewer work and the Hancher replacement at the University of Iowa. City and state officials stress that some programs are already obligated and will proceed as planned.
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University of Iowa
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Canada
Libyan escape chaos as Aisha Gaddafi gives birth in Algeria
Reporters describe chaotic scenes in Tripoli with motorists stealing fuel and residents at a bank demanding access. Aisha Gaddafi gave birth during the escape and the family found refuge in Algeria, amid rebel advances toward Sirte and tensions with Algeria over asylum for the Gaddafi clan.
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Tarhouni
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Aisha
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