Springville Library Board President Accused of Ballot Help
An allegation in a trial claims the Springville Library Board president aided a resident to cast a ballot in the November 5 election. The report appears in a local news section under Officials actions criticized.
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Springville Library Board
Community stage annual Christmas play tradition grows
The season brings together community groups to stage their annual Christmas play, a long standing local tradition on the calendar. Performers from local schools churches and clubs join in a full weekend of rehearsals and public shows across the town.
Bowl buzz as Ferentz arrives for Outback news conference
He heads to Tampa for the Outback Bowl news conference arriving from Iowa City where it was brisk. By Thursday at Raymond James Stadium it was sunny and 72 degrees, part of the bowl game appeal.
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Raymond James Stadium
Tampa
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Farmland Values Jump Again Across Regions
The average price of good farm land rose 5.1 percent over the past year, driven by demand for productive acres. Analysts note steadier markets and continued interest from investors and farmers seeking favorable yields.
Congress passes bipartisan two year budget plan
The House approved 332 to 94 a modest budget deal boosting defense and domestic spending for two years to avert deficits and shutdowns. Conservatives complain it lacks bold cuts while Democrats object to unemployment benefits expiring December 28. lawmakers leave with limited approval ratings and a rare bipartisan mood.
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Kennedy student earns award for breaking barriers
Natalia Contreras a Kennedy High School junior plans early graduation and works to save for college. She aims to attend Kirkwood Community College then the University of Iowa to study nursing while challenging AP courses. The Cedar Rapids district honors Kennedy staff for narrowing the achievement gap.
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Kennedy High School
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Kirkwood Community College
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Health Headlines: CDC Flu Vaccination Rates Stand At Forty Percent
The CDC reports 40 percent vaccination coverage this year with flu shots averting an estimated 6.6 million influenza illnesses and 17 percent fewer illnesses and 79,000 hospitalizations last season. The season saw 31.8 million illnesses and 381,000 hospitalizations nationwide with the young and elderly most affected.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Mega Millions jackpot grows to 400 million
The Mega Millions jackpot rises to an estimated 400 million for the next draw after no winner of the 344 million top prize on Tuesday. The drawing is at 10 p.m. Central Time Friday. Cash option would be 216 million, with Tuesday’s cash payout at 184 million.
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Megamillions.com
Iowa
Mega
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