Branstad backs local control over Iowa Core standards
Gov. Branstad says resistance to statewide standards helped Iowa slip in national rankings and supports local control while eyeing Smarter Balanced as the direction. Iowa adopted the Core in 2010 and requires districts to implement it by 2014 15, with debates over statewide assessments and local input continuing at a Department of Education committee meeting.
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Food banks face funding gaps across eight states
Eight Iowa and Illinois food banks struggle with donations and rising need as SNAP cuts bite. Mohling collected 300 pounds of food valued at seven dollars seventy seven cents, while programs shift to private donations and bulk purchases to cover a growing client base.
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ACA ad campaign highlights Oregon tale in Obamacare battle
A Webby campaign video features Donna of Portland alleging she never received enrollment options after applying and that Oregon's exchange failed. The piece targets Sen. Jeff Merkley as the ACA fight shifts from mechanics to insurer stories amid broader political clashes.
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