Iowa Patrol Faces Fines Over Radio Shortages
Iowa State Patrol may incur federal penalties if it cannot supply sufficient hand held radios to troopers. The report notes the radios shortage could affect patrol operations and training across the department.
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Community audio tour planned for Mount Vernon history
If you want to learn Mount Vernon history you can soon call a number for an audio tour. The notice appears in the community section and previews a simple way to explore local heritage.
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Mount Vernon
Urbana Wins West Division Title in Stormin Pointers Win
Urbana clinches the Wamac West title by defeating Marion to secure the division outright in a tense showdown. The Stormin Pointers showcased late-game resolve to seal the success on Page 1B.
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Ines Gazette 133rd Volume 33rd Issue 2015 Highlights
The Gazette presents pages on INDEX BUSINESS and COMICS with Dear Abby, LOTTERY, PUZZLES, SPORTS, TV, CLASSIFIEDS, DEATHS, RIVER LEVELS and WEATHER sections. Includes feature listings and regional notices.
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Iowa Kids Count 2013 Shows Health Gains and Tougher Welfare
The Annie E. Casey Foundation funded report analyzes 20 indicators of child and family well being across county, state, and national levels. It notes infant mortality and teen births declined, while economic indicators lag, reflecting five to six years of hardship for families.
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Annie E. Casey Foundation
Michael Crawford
Child and Family Policy Center
Chelsea Keenan
Iowa Kids Count Finds Health Gains Since 2000
The 2013 Iowa Kids Count report shows health improvements across eight measures with infant mortality down from 6.3 to 4.2 per 1 000 live births and teen birthrates declining. Child and teen death rates dropped 30 percent and 19.3 percent respectively with prenatal care up 18 percent 2007 to 2013. Linn County 4.4 infant mortality Johnson County 3.4.
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Stephanie Trusty
Poverty and preschool enrollment rise in Linn and Johnson
The 2013 Iowa Kids Count report shows higher poverty rates and more preschoolers in Linn and Johnson counties. In 2018 Linn County had 22 percent of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, up from 21 percent in 2000, while Johnson rose to 27 percent in 2013 from 16 percent in 2000.
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Cedar Rapids
Paul Hayes
Cedar Rapids Community
U.S. Census Bureau
Greene Square Park makeover bids exceed estimate by $200,000
Cedar Rapids officials report Greene Square Park transformation costs surge above the $1.57 million forecast. Unzeitig Construction submitted the low bid at $1.738 million, with extras adding $221,000 for sidewalk replacement and park amenities.
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Greene Square Park
Greene Square
Sven Leff
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Black Square Park
Iowa Legislature Debuts 10-Cent Gas Tax Bill
Legislation proposes a ten cent gas tax increase to fund transportation projects. Filed in both House and Senate with subcommittee hearings set this week to cover an estimated 215 million dollar annual road program shortfall. Governor Branstad negotiates a bipartisan proposal as Sen. Ted Bowman comments.
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