Growing Iowa Still Losing Seat
Iowa’s population tops 3 million for the first time but may still lose a U.S. House seat after the 2010 census. Experts say growth is weak, under 3 percent since 2000, much slower than national trends, which could cost Iowa a fifth district and affect federal funding formulas.
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Quad-City Times
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U.S. House
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Election Data Services
U.S. Census Bureau
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Nevada
Craig Allin
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
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Iowa Population Estimates From Census Bureau Figures
Population figures show Iowa at 2,993,987 for the latest estimate with prior counts 2,978,719 2,964,391 2,949,450 and 2,926,324. Official data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Vision Restored for Cedar Rapids Flood Victim at Free Clinic
Larry Benters, 58, of Cedar Rapids, regained sight after losing nearly everything in last year’s flood. He credits Dr. David Muller and the Community Health Free Clinic eye team at 947 14th Ave SE for restoring his vision and giving him renewed sight.
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Larry Benters
Benters
Cedar Rapids
David Muller
Community Health Free Clinic
14Th Ave. SE
Beuters
Ae Dartin
The
Gazette
Jody Bates
Community Health Eye Clinic
Community Health Eye Clinic Helps Legally Blind Man
The Cedar Rapids eye clinic at 947 14th Ave SE assisted a man who was legally blind before visiting in January 2008. He regained support and was aided in getting vision help after prior dependence on others.
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Senate and House seek health bill compromise
The Senate plans a final push on landmark health care legislation after months of infighting. Leaders aim to bridge liberal House demands with a 60 vote coalition to back a bill, replacing a government option with substitutes to curb costs and ensure affordability for Americans.
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Washington Post
Washington
Senate
House
Eastern Iowa to miss worst of winter storm
The Gazette reports Eastern Iowa should escape the storm’s worst as a powerful system hits the Upper Midwest. A potential Christmas Day snowfall of 2 to 5 inches faces the region with a messy rain to snow transition. Meteorologist Chris Legro notes the area will deal with a mixed precipitation pattern as the storm shifts away.
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Iowa
Weekend Weather Watch For Eastern Iowa Storms
Forecasters urge watching trends this weekend as storm track shifts may alter precipitation. Today expect mainly rain with freezing rain and sleet near Highway 20 northward. windy with highs near 35. Friday brings snow across eastern Iowa, windy, highs around 32. heavier snow in northern counties. Saturday may see snow. Sunday slight snow chance with 23 degree high.
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