Gasoline prices rise early on spring surge
Gas prices start their spring march with the national average up to 3.42 per gallon, as crude oil gains and refinery maintenance tighten supplies. Experts note January spikes follow past tensions and expect prices not to hit last year's peak, though regional areas show higher costs.
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Iowa Education Report highlights growth in diversity and poverty
The 2012 Annual Condition of Education Report for Iowa shows public and non public school students in 2011 12 as ethnically more diverse with 19 3 percent of public school students of color and 40 1 percent eligible for free and reduced price lunches. Hispanic share rose from 3 0 percent to 8 9 percent since 2001 02 while white students fell to 80 7 percent. Enrollment declined from 487 021 to 473 504. Pro IR impact includes RTI expansion and debates over teacher evaluations.
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Obama administration misses deadlines on health overhaul provisions
The federal health law faces delays in implementing penalties for Medicaid primary care doctors and funding shifts for states. Online marketplaces must launch by Oct 1 and full coverage begins Jan 1 2014. Kavita Patel notes staff turnover and Hurricane Sandy affect pace.
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Cedar Rapids commission rejects Czech National Cemetery tower
After a lengthy hearing the Cedar Rapids Planning Commission rejected a conditional use permit for a 120 foot cellphone tower amid gravestones at the Czech National Cemetery by a 7 to 1 vote. U US Cellular and the cemetery may appeal to the Board of Adjustment.
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