Colleges fight to keep students in Iowa tests show gaps
ACT Inc reports high dropout risk at many colleges while Eastern Iowa institutions outline retention efforts. The University of Iowa cites tools such as themed dorms and supplemental labs boosting graduation from 34 percent to 39 percent. Cornell Mount Mercy and Coe detail plans and programs to raise retention aiming for mid eighties to nineties percent.
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Iowa Illinois Lottery Results and Jackpot Totals
Sunday results list Pick 3 Evening 586, Pick 4 Evening 1 2 5 3. Saturday Powerball 1 25 29 30 45 Powerball 12. Jackpot 23 million with Power Play 3. No winner. Wednesday jackpot 30 million. Illinois Little Lotto 7 13 14 24 38. Saturday Hot Lotto 18 28 33 34 38 Hot Ball 19.
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Fairfield considers $26 million plan to upgrade schools
Fairfield district weighs a $26 million package to update six buildings. Stanley Consultants found $2.8 million in urgent work over two years, $19.5 million of priority projects, and $3 million of lower-priority items. Fairfield High School tops the list with $10 million in needed work. Fairfield Middle School shows $6.8 million.
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Regional Roundup: Child Dies Murder Charge
In Muscatine region, Angel Garcia-Miranda of Monmouth Illinois, 22, is charged with first degree murder after a 2 year old girl died. A 4 year old girl was injured and airlifted. both victims found after a 911 call on Hershey Street. Garcia-Miranda remains in jail as the case proceeds. In Van Horne a 17 year old girl was seriously injured in a single car crash on 70th Street near 17th Avenue. She was ejected and airlifted to University Hospitals in Iowa City.
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Fires destroy mobile home and damage house in Waterloo
One Waterloo mobile home on Marjorie Lane burned out about 6 30 a m from an electrical outlet in the living room. A second fire on Ankeny Street caused heavy damage to a bedroom with smoke throughout the home while no one was home. Investigators probe both incidents. In Keswick, a hunting related shooting Sunday afternoon left a man airlifted to University Hospitals in Iowa City as authorities continue the investigation.
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Dubuque Man Pleads Guilty in Methamphetamine Case
Kendall Sheth, 28, of Dubuque, pleaded guilty in Cedar Rapids federal court to attempting to manufacture meth. He admitted on October 28 2003 to possessing pseudoephedrine pills for meth production. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
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