Lawmakers weigh education reforms and tax hike politics
House leaders signal focus on what works in education and current mentoring programs. Debate on expanding the teacher compensation program and alternative licensing continues amid tax hike resistance. Senate leaders note possible tax tradeoffs but few backers for higher sales taxes. Contact James Lynch.
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Christopher Rants
Sioux City
Rants
Dick Myers
Iowa City
Myers
Gronstal
Crow tempers dashed as downtown park sees crow lull
Crow activity in Greene Square Park drops on a mild Monday night after years of winter roosts. Parks staff tried balloons owl eyes and distress calls with little effect. dead crows are the most reliable deterrent, while experts note crows band together for warmth and safety in winter.
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Smith
Greene Square Park
Bernstein
Cedar Rapids group pushes local smoking ban in restaurants
Cedar Rapids based group CAFE is building support for a city smoking ban in restaurants. They plan to show a groundswell to council members while addressing business concerns and county alternatives. Gary Streit supports local decisions and notes polls favor bans. Public Safety Commissioner David Zahn has shown willingness to listen.
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Cedar Rapids
Lee Clancey
CAFE
Gary Streit
American Cancer Society
Society
Streit
Public Safety
David Zahn
Marion
Suspects nabbed at motel in murder case linked to Wells car
Keegan and Byrd admitted planning the robbery to get Wells car and money and leave town. They were found at the Exel Inn Cedar Rapids after neighbors tipped police. Wells was found with head wounds and throat cut in the motel. Three others with the pair face no charges. Byrd has prior Linn County records including public intoxication and drug possession. Wells worked six years as Marion Pizza Hut shift manager and driver.
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Wells
Marion
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Cedar Rapids
Harry Daugherty
Williamsburg
Daugherty
Linn County
Victim Greg Wells Recalled for Kindness and Talent
Cedar Rapids man Greg Wells 31 was killed while delivering for Pizza Hut in Marion. His girlfriend Marcia Myers recalls his kindness and talent including singing on the Emerald Lady River Boat and church choir. Wells earned an associate degree and was a father figure to Myers’ son. Funeral set for Thursday in Fort Madison. investigators described the circumstances of the murder.
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Burlington
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