Cedar Rapids Population Seen Growing Amid Flood Recovery
City manager Jeff Pomeranz supports the 2009 estimate showing Cedar Rapids rose from 127 202 in 2008 to 127 764 in 2009 despite the 2008 flood. Mayor Ron Corbett notes retirees and flood relief payments may have stabilized residents, while officials track post flood dislocations for future counts and funding implications.
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Linn County Public Health
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Iowa City
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Iowa charter schools face limits and calls for changes
State leaders debate charter flexibility as proponents cite local control and innovation. Critics warn tight rules safeguard funds and prevent misuses while proposing careful accountability and leeway in a few areas. The entrepreneurial Sigourney academy stands as a noted example of business incubation in K-12 education.
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Man jailed after truck stop stabbing in Council Bluffs
A 27 year old LeRoy Blair attempted to stab his sister at Travel Center of America while she held her infant. He stabbed Nathan Croghan who came to her aid. Blair faces attempted murder and willful injury charges. Croghan's condition is not known. The same report notes Ames seeks a $650000 health clinic grant from the federal government with a decision by August.
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Council Bluffs
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Message in a bottle from Vicksburg siege revealed by code
Captain William A. Smith donated the artifact from King George County. Wright and conservator Scott Nolley retrieved a sealed bottle with a .38 bullet and tightly wrapped note. A retired code breaker, David Gaddy, deciphered the coded message confirming Gen John G Walker as the sender.
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King George County
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Scott Nolley
CLA
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Navy
Gaddy
John G. Walker
Texas
William Smith
Grant
Pemberton
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