Vilsack Pushes Long Term Plan To Transform Iowa Economy
Gov. Tom Vilsack argues the 2004 budget maintains the status quo while urging a broader strategy to grow Iowa’s economy. He supports a $500 million Iowa Values Fund to attract life sciences and create high paying jobs, with focus on education funding and regent salaries.
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Bush urged to make stronger case for Iraq war
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack says President Bush must present clearer evidence for U S led war in Iraq as Iowans focus on domestic economy and homeland security needs. He cites only partial federal backing with about 6 million dollars for first responders and 12 million for bio terrorism prep.
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Lunch Buddies pair helps Benton students connect
Adam Duffy 18 of Van Horne and Josh Jasso 10 of Keystone raced to a library computer at Benton Community Elementary after lunch. They participate in the Lunch Buddies program pairing high school and elementary students for weekly hourlong sessions of lunch games and recess.
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van Horne
Josh Jasso
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Woodward Granger weighs four day week plan
Woodward Granger School District weighs a four day week to cut transport and utilities by about 20 percent while preserving education quality. The idea would extend days by one hour and 45 minutes. no formal proposal yet. State rules require five hours per day for a 180 day year.
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Harkin Misses Votes to Vacation With Wife in Morocco
Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa skipped 20 roll calls this week for a leadership excused vacation with his wife Ruth in Morocco. Senate leaders Frist and Daschle noted one vote would not decide the outcome, while Kerry was among eight senators missing votes.
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Murder suspect captured in Chicago in Davenport shooting case
Tatiana Michelle Dixon, 20, wanted for the Davenport apartment shooting that killed Lashawanda Denise Rush and wounded Wanda Sue Tolbert, was found in Chicago Thursday. Investigators say Dixon faces first degree murder and attempted murder charges and is held for extradition to Iowa.
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Iowans to mark India's independence celebration
Indians from Eastern Iowa gather at the Cedar Rapids Public Library Beems Auditorium to mark Republic Day. The event features a speech by Rep Swati Dandekar, activities by children, a community service talk by Sanjay Jain, and a history quiz reflecting the emphasis on education.
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Lawmaker pushes step tracking for Iowa legislators
State Sen Maggie Tinsman proposes a weight battle in Des Moines using pedometers for lawmakers and staff. Republican and Democratic teams in House and Senate will compete to accumulate the most steps while boosting fitness around the Statehouse.
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