Iowa Tea Party reshapes role in presidential sweepstakes
Iowa faces a divided Tea Party scene as evangelical GOP roots clash with fiscal restraint advocates. Activists like Ryan Rhodes push a broader mix of issues while candidates court both fiscal and social concerns to win Iowa votes. The state could steer national momentum ahead of New Hampshire contests.
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Iowa debates replacing traffic cameras with safety focus
The measure would ban red light and speed cameras on highways statewide July 1. Local systems must be removed. past violations remain valid. Leaders debate lives saved versus revenue, with DOT not pursuing new uses soon and only work zone cameras under consideration.
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Schools weigh flex on weather days for full instructional hours
Iowa lawmakers consider counting weather related late starts and early dismissals as full school days if hours are made up. Advocates say the change preserves instructional time while officials note details must be reviewed and waivers may be affected.
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Cedar Rapids eyes local funding for flood plan choices
City officials clash over Corps plan prices and protections with a May 3 referendum to extend the 1 percent local option sales tax for 20 years. Corbett warns Congress funds rarely, urging Cedar Rapids to secure state and local funds to back a broader flood-protection system.
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