Senate approves 4 percent increase in Iowa K-12 funding
The Iowa Senate voted 26-22 to raise FY 2015 state aid to K-12 districts by 4 percent, about $114 million, with an additional $15 million for program funding. Republicans urged caution, arguing the move is premature without finalizing the FY 2014 allowable growth rate and education reforms.
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Iowa City mother faces felony charges over child endangerment and drugs
In Iowa City Tiffany Stanton Johnson, 25, is charged with felony controlled substance violations and child endangerment after police found 12 grams of crack cocaine in her home and one of her three children playing with crack while she was away. She was held on a $25,000 bond.
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Tiffany Stanton Johnson
Broadway St
Johnson
Kmart
Johnson County
Dear Abby Admonishes Parents Over Cemetery Etiquette
The column urges parents to teach children proper cemetery behavior, avoid letting dogs roam, and keep graves respected. It cites incidents of flowers removed, keepsakes taken, and even damage to markers, urging quiet, nonplayful conduct and safe outlets for curiosity.
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Lotteries from February draw announce big jackpot
Iowa and Illinois lottery results list winning numbers for Cash Game and Pick games on Thursday February 14. The Illinois Lucky Day Lotto results show five numbers plus a jackpot total of 2.8 million dollars.
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Local arrests listed in Cedar Rapids Iowa area
A Linn and Johnson County police blotter lists numerous individuals facing charges in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and surrounding areas. Names include Danielle Sloan Chase Andersen Joseph Morrissey Benjamin Schroder Amy Knight Teresa Wagner Robert Burns Alex Perry Dean Byers Russell Portwood Jacob Buffo Isaac Onofre Danny Yanecek Reginald Beard and Darryl Johnson with offenses ranging from assault resisting arrest and possession of marijuana to sexual abuse and domestic abuse.
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University of Iowa
Pentacrest
Evan Michael Pfeifer
Lake Barrington
Ill
Pfeifer
Muscatine County
Johnson County
Danielle A. Sloan
10Th St
Cedar Rapids
Sixth Street
Chase W. Andersen
Broadmore Rd
Wiley Boulevard
Joseph V. Morrissey
S. Ridge Dr
Coralville
Forevergreen Road
Jones Boulevard
North Liberty
Benjamin J. Schroder
Friendship St
Garden St
Robert E. Burns
Gilbert Ct
South Riverside Drive
West
Burlington Street
Alex M. Perry
Lakeside Dr
No. 12
Broadway Street
Highway 6
Russell R. Portwood
Oxford
Augusta and Hawkeye
Jacob J. Buffo
120Th St
Dubuque Street
Butler Bridge
Isaac S. Onofre
McKinley Place
First Avenue
Second Street
Reginald G. Beard
Fourth Ave
Darryl D. Johnson
Mount Vernon Rd
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