Former Linn Supervisor Rinas exits political limelight
Former Linn County supervisor Joe Rinas, a Democrat, announces he will not seek re election or Cedar Rapids mayoral office after 10 years on the board. He cites family reasons and plans to work as a New York Life Insurance agent in Cedar Rapids. He predicts major reforms to Iowa county government toward a manager system and separation of policy from execution.
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Lottery renewal debated as lawmakers eye extension this year
Politically support favors extending the lottery with a local option for riverboat gambling. Gov Branstad plans to seek repeal of the 1990 sunset and continue using lottery revenues for economic development. Backers urge action this year to avoid leverage over other bills. House Leader Arnold cites strong public support while Sen Dieleman vows to renew opposition.
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Tiffany Seeks Supreme Court Justice Post After Obama Years
In a candid address, Tiffany urges shared land, condemns apathy, and decries bigotry. She says public distrust stems from fear of differences and contrasts Bush’s leadership with JFK era unity. She rules out White House bid, aiming for the Supreme Court instead.
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George Bush
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Inaugural essay praised by Time’s Hugh Sidey
White House correspondent Hugh Sidey lauds Tiffany Schirm for an inaugural essay that is original, visionary, and balanced. He notes the pieces overall are strong, with a preference for hopeful tone over despair and highlights the appeal of a woman president.
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Tiffany's
Morning Brightest Day Vision for a New Era
The passage proclaims a new morning for America, emphasizing that difference should not be feared, war should not be sought, and a vision of peace guides leadership. It invokes unity, protection of future generations, global fragility, and a resolve to move beyond hatred and apathy toward a hopeful future.
Iowa lawmakers weigh changes to school aid and road fund formulas
A legislative task force debates overhauling the 18 year old school aid and road fund formulas as the Branstad administration and lawmakers consider revisions. Urban rural and state needs clash over allocations while budget talks, lottery profits, interstate banking, prison capacity and university funding also surface amid forecasts of no tax raises.
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D-Audubon
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Iowa
Funding fight over school finance split not defining big and small districts
ISEA president Ken Tilp says funding gaps are not a major divide between large and small districts. District leaders warn phantom student payments total near 85 million statewide, with Des Moines and Cedar Rapids facing near 3 million losses. Cedar Rapids Superintendent Daeschner notes the issue may stretch into reapportionment as lawmakers weigh shifting tax support.
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Waterloo
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Cedar Rapids
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Shuttle atmosphere resembles cometary cloud near Earth
University of Illinois researchers describe a thin water vapor cloud around the space shuttle as similar to a cometary atmosphere. The cloud, while sparse, impacts infrared observations and telescope visibility, yet may aid study by producing a comet like surrounding envelope. Louis Frank notes the effect mirrors cometary water release and hydrogen oxygen decomposition.
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