Williamsburg gym bond seeks voter approval to fund new facility
Williamsburg Community School District voters decide on a 7.9 million dollar gym bond with tax increase potential of 1.34 per 1000 assessed value if 60 percent vote yes. Proponents claim needs include ADA compliant seating and space for six grades, adding capacity for 1 732 and improved facilities with ground level construction.
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Iowa debates parallel tracks for school reform and funding
Iowa lawmakers push to move education reform and funding on parallel tracks as districts face a April 15 budget certification. Leaders stress the need for clarity on funding and timely passage of an allowable growth bill while Branstad aims to finish reform by end of February.
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Sioux City
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Mason City
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Boy Scouts consider policy change after protests over no gays rule
After years of petitions and donor pullbacks by UPS and Merck, the Boy Scouts study a possible shift to avoid dictating positions to units. Spokesman Deron Smith says atheists remain excluded and that Duty to God stays a core principle. The national board meets Feb 6 in a closed session to decide the next steps. Tyrrell and Andresen have faced public controversy over bans and outcomes.
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Immigration reform faces uncertain path in new Congress
A bipartisan Senate plan aims to boost chances for passage as Obama prepares a Nevada policy speech. Senate attention comes as Republicans regroup after a lack of Hispanic support in November elections. A House group is also nearing its own proposals with a possible outline soon, signaling a rapid reform effort.
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