Regents discuss statewide director for blind services
Diane Held reports the Iowa Board of Regents will consider a proposal to hire a statewide director of blind services to coordinate resources. Jeananne Schild, interim superintendent at the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, says the director would oversee statewide services and avoid duplications across four agencies.
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Diane Held
Iowa
Jeananne Schild
Schild
Regents
Department of Education
Warmer Oceans May Cut U.S. Hurricanes
South Florida scientists Chunza Wang and Sang-Ki Lee report that rising sea temperatures increase wind shear, hindering hurricane development and reducing U.S. landfalling storms. Their Geophysical Research Letters study challenges views that warming always raises hurricane activity.
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South Florida
Sun-Sentinel
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
United States
U.S
Chunza Wang
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Sang-Ki Lee
University of Miami
Wang
Geophysical Research Letters
NOAA
Fed rate cut reshapes consumer loan costs and urges caution
With markets volatile and prices rising, the Fed cut the federal funds rate to 3.5 percent, signaling lower prime rates and cheaper ARMs. Expect mixed declines in credit card, home equity, and short-term mortgage rates, with longer fixed rates following bond yields. Experts urge a financial checkup and adviser contact to reassess risk exposure.
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Mort
Gage
Fed
Treasury
Barbara Roper
The
Consumer Federation of America
Snow delays and cancellations hit Cedar Rapids area schools
Cedar Rapids and nearby districts canceled classes after 5.2 inches of snow left roads slick. Rural districts like North Linn Center Point Urbana and Central City delayed or canceled, while Iowa City kept on time with 3.5 inches. Weather advisory issued at 3 15 am with ongoing assessments by 4 30 am.
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Wilson School
Cedar Rapids
Linn-Mar
College Community
Marion Independent
North Linn
Center Point-Urbana
Central City
Vinton- Shellsburg
Benton Community
Iowa City
Dave Markward
National Weather Service
Linn
Johnson
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Deanna Bower
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Braille
Paul Shaffer
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Washington
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