Jacobs touts closing skills gap through targeted training reforms
GOP Senate hopeful Mark Jacobs outlines a plan to close the skills gap by streamlining federal job training, funding states via block grants, expanding Pell Grants, and boosting access to community colleges and vocational schools. He cites GAO data on duplicative programs and argues for easier enrollment and tax credits to aid part time students. He warns the job market now demands higher postsecondary training.
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Iowa
Board to decide if Juvenile Home video becomes public
The Iowa Public Information Board will rule next month on releasing a 2012 video from the Iowa Juvenile Home in Toledo showing alleged abuse of a 17 year old girl. Four workers were fired and one faces criminal charges. The board met in a closed session to view the video and will decide Feb 20 whether to disclose it.
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WIC Benefit Sales Warned by Iowa Health Dept
The Iowa Department of Public Health warns against selling or trading WIC vouchers on social media. WIC benefits are for certified participants or their designated buyers and selling them could lead to sanctions.
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Cedar Rapids Coach Rob Wagner Named Special Olympics North America 2013 Coach of the Year
Rob Wagner of Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation was named Special Olympics North America 2013 Coach of the Year at a Winter banquet in Dubuque. He coordinates programs for 23 years and has 30 years of coaching, selected from 120000 coaches across North America along with Jennifer Walsh of Massachusetts.
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