Small Iowa districts lag in ACT scores
Iowa legislative panel hears ACT results showing graduates from the state’s smallest districts scoring lower than those from larger districts in all categories, with math showing the biggest gap. The findings, presented by Lee Tack of the Department of Public Instruction, raise questions about school district consolidation amid state government reorganization plans.
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ACT
Legislative
Lee Tack
IDOT approves foreign pickup purchases despite protests
The Iowa Department of Transportation unanimously approved buying 53 foreign manufactured pickups after union objections. Toyota, Ford, and Nissan bids were weighed by base price and fuel efficiency over 75,000 miles, with Toyotas offered at 8 096 per truck in 27 mpg, Ford at 8 479 with 23 mpg, and Nissan lowest at 5 125 base.
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Ames
United Auto Workers
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
Environmental Protection Agency
Nissan
Farm Credit bailout clears Senate amid opposition from Iowa senators
The Senate approved legislation to bolster the Farm Credit System with centralized regulation and treasury funding discretion. Iowa's Sen. Harkin and Grassley voted against, saying aid favors the system over individual farmers. The measure limits executive pay, ends in five years, and requires funds requests through Congress when used. House subcommittee action followed.
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Treasury Secretary
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Charles Grassley
Senate
Robert Dole
Kan
White House
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Treasury
Congress
Harkin
Yahnke murder case goes to jury today
The 18 year old Yahnke faces a first degree murder trial in Linn County for the death of Joni Heims 18 of Cedar Rapids. Prosecutors outlined motive tied to marijuana and anger while defense questioned evidence and possible missing marijuana. The jury will begin deliberations after closing arguments.
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Bradley Yahnke
Linn County
Mona Knoll
Linn District Court
Knoll
Joni Heims
Cedar Rapids
van Zimmer
John Logan
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