Closing arguments begin in Schlitter trial over Kamryn death
In the murder case of Kamryn Schlitter, closing arguments could begin today as Zyriah Schlitter testifies in his own defense Monday saying the injuries that killed 17 month old Kamryn were not caused by him or anyone else. President Barack Obama agrees to curb future Social Security cost of living increases and softens tax demands as talks with House Speaker Boehner accelerate to avert a fiscal cliff.
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Xavier students host playful session at Hoover ESL class
Xavier High School volunteers play games with children as parents attend English as a Second Language classes at Hoover Elementary School. The activity page highlights community outreach linking student helpers with immigrant families in the education program.
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Gesell Leads Hawkeyes Past Northern Iowa in Comeback Win
Iowa freshman Mike Gesell ended his shooting slump with 6 of 9 from the floor, including 3s, in an 80-73 victory over Northern Iowa. He earned Big Ten freshman of the week and ESPN national freshman of the week after the win.
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Business 380 Shop Sells Jewelry for Special Events
A local shop named Business 380 offers specialized jewelry for weddings anniversaries and other significant occasions. The feature highlights custom pieces and personalized service to mark important milestones.
Road project gets rolling on Highway 100 extension
The Gazette reports the 200 million Highway 100 project from Edgewood Road NE to Highway 30 begins with pond modification to relocate Blanding's turtles. Work started mid-December, creating a new pond while the old one is filled in ahead of highway construction.
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Iowa development chief nets 90 000 in bonuses over three years
Debi Durham, Iowa’s economic development director since 2010, received 30,000 bonuses in fiscal 2011 2012 and 2013 totaling 90 000. Agencies offered differing explanations with the Legislative Services Agency citing leadership of the Office of Energy Independence and the EDA calling it a retention bonus.
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Government pay raises push past state caps and perks scrutiny
Report notes that Director bonuses and salary increases exceed state caps and a relocation package for the Revenue director prompts questions about official perks. The piece highlights how compensation adjustments and moving allowances fuel concerns over public spending.
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Public Safety Pushes Facial Recognition for Iowa Sex Offender Registry
Iowa aims to digitize mug shots for over 5,600 sex offenders using facial recognition. The Department of Public Safety plans electronic signature pads laptops and cameras for sheriffs with a $110,000 federal grant and seeks $180,000 more for software and training to digitize about 10,000 photos.
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Iowa City plan seeks balance of low income students
The Iowa City school district weighs a policy to equalize free and reduced lunch rates across schools to address wide disparities in student poverty. Advocates say it could ease challenges at schools with high concentrations of low income students, though moving students remains controversial.
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