Iowa enrollment decline shows signs of slowing
The Iowa Department of Education notes a 734-student drop in public school enrollment this year, the second smallest decline in a 14 year trend. Officials forecast a 2.2 percent enrollment rise over five years aided by growing kindergarten and first grade numbers. Cedar Rapids district lost 120 students to 16,810, risking about $1.1 million in state funding if growth remains at 2 percent.
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Enrollment gains across neighboring districts in 2011-12
Public school enrollment data for the 2011-12 year shows Cedar Rapids loses while surrounding districts grow. College Community up by 146, Iowa City 108, Clear Creek-Amana 85, Linn-Mar 43, and Marion 32. Figures combine Oct 1 headcounts with program funding weights.
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Restaurateur pleads guilty to harboring illegal workers
Vinton restaurateur Chan Duong admitted harboring illegal workers and filing a false 2007 tax return reporting over 400000 dollars. Co owner Phung Ca Long pleaded guilty to conspiring to harbor workers and Medicaid false statements. Civil forfeiture sought on real estate and cash.
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Roofing project approved at Central Community School
Iowa News Service reports the Central Community School board approved a 261000 roofing project to start this year with completion planned next year. The board also approved a 23627 Harkin Grant for fire safety to meet state marshal orders and heard a report from Principal and AD Dan Yanda on low summer sports participation prompting talk of sharing programs with Vistaville.
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Iowa News Service
Eleader
Central Community
Dan Yanda
Vanda
Postville
Chad Wahls
Judge finds no rush in suit over Iowa justice panel
U S District Chief Judge Robert W Pratt set a January 6 hearing for a suit by four Iowans seeking to disqualify seven of the 15 members of the Iowa Judicial Nominating Commission. Plaintiffs argue lawyers sway outweighed by citizens. Pratt cites constitutional policy and defers earlier scheduling.
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Iowa City
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U.S
Robert W. Pratt
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Mid-Prairie approves HVAC upgrade contracts totaling 5.5 million
The Mid-Prairie school board accepted bids totaling about 4.4 million for the heating and air conditioning project with adds bringing the total to roughly 5.5 million. Financing will come from 5.5 million in revenue bonds repaid over up to 20 years from the school infrastructure tax receipts, though Superintendent Mark Schneider expects earlier repayment.
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Mid-Prairie
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