Rumored across the board cuts threaten teacher jobs
Iowa school districts fear further budget reductions with under four months left in the year. Gov Vilsack hints at more cuts while districts urge use of state cash reserves to avoid local tax hikes. Cedar Rapids allocated 4.3 percent in November cuts totaling 2.75 million, largely offset by reserve funds.
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Vilsack Calls Education Top Priority in Budget Plan
Governor Vilsack argues for equal across the board cuts to free funds for education and taps surplus if needed. He says the surplus was saved for tough times and opposes bolstering it to avoid investing in youth, noting monthly cash needs and favorable bond rates.
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Witness testifies shooter lacked intent in Maid-Rite bar shooting
Witness says Randy High drank heavily and lacked intent to kill when he shot Carney three times and Burch once at the Maid Rite bar. Psychologist testifies intoxication prevented forming intent. High faces 10 years on two class C felonies and possible terrorism term not specified. Customers held him until police. He remains jailed in Linn County. Betsy Kutter, Iowa writer.
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Minivan and semi collide injuring Burlington woman
Tamara Lee, 23, was in stable condition at University Hospitals Iowa City after her minivan was struck by a coal truck west of Denmark on Highway 16. John Bulton, 56, of Alburnett, was treated and released. two children in Lee’s van uninjured. Denmark lies about 10 miles southwest of Burlington.
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