Iraq insurgency overstated analysts say in new view
Analysts and a military official say extremists have substantial Iraqi nationalist backing that could sustain an insurgency. U.S. and Iraqi gains in intelligence and joined operations reveal a larger, more secular movement with many Iraqi participants rather than a purely foreign driven campaign.
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Iowa lawmakers clash over reinstate plan and tax cuts
Vilsack’s line item veto invalidated the fund for courting high tech business in Iowa. Republicans push a plan limiting tax cuts and expanding regulatory reforms including punitive damages cap, workers compensation changes, and Values Fund funding while awaiting a single bipartisan proposal.
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House
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Cedar Rapids Volunteer Hall of Fame recipient active in schools
Cedar Rapids resident Carol Zumhof praised by the Volunteer Hall of Fame committee for her work at Erskine Elementary and as a Sunday school teacher. She cites Iowa values of strong work ethic and family as drivers of volunteering. Darcie Tallman of United Way notes broader community trends.
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Cedar Rapids
Carol Zumhof
Erskine Elementary
Zumhof
Darcie Tallman
United Way of
East Central
Iowa
Community volunteers boost Midwest generosity in annual report
Points of Light notes Iowa and Midwest residents give time and effort through United Way chapters. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics used Current Population Survey data to estimate that adults volunteer about 52 hours per year. Contact Diane Heldt for more details.
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Mosquitoes Carry West Nile Virus Across Regions
West Nile virus spreads from Africa to the Mideast and arrived in the United States in 1999. The virus persists through mosquito transmissions, highlighting ongoing public health concerns and regional spread.
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Africa
Mideast
United States
Linn County
John Erceg
West Nile reports show first death this year in Arizona
CDC data note Arizona's 57 human West Nile cases and the year's first death. National totals include 147 cases and six deaths this year, with Nebraska 1 944 cases and 29 deaths last year and South Dakota 1 039 cases with 14 deaths.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
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South Dakota
Des Moines
Quinlisk
Cedar Rapids cuts trimmed by instructional levy restore jobs
Cedar Rapids school officials cut more than 50 full-time positions to balance the 2004-05 budget but with a $2.4 million instructional support levy $1.2 million was used to restore many jobs, mainly in elementary art music and PE. Four layoffs remain and about 40 replacement contracts were not renewed for next year. many restored roles may return as the year nears.
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Cedar Rapids
Ann Feldmann
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