Liberty High leads Iowa school name picks
Iowa picks for new schools include Liberty High in North Liberty and future elementary schools honoring Herbert Hoover and Ul athletics linked figures. Branstad endorses Regents funding overhaul for state universities. Chicago Fourth of July gun violence toll climbs to 17 per medical examiner records.
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Community Play Explores Farmland Transfer Issues
Practical Farmers of Iowa premieres a community play addressing the challenges of passing on farmland. The production tackles family dynamics, land stewardship, and generational concerns within rural Iowa, inviting audiences to consider practical strategies and responsibilities in farm transitions.
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Return of UNI players boosts Prime Time League
The article notes the return of UNI players to the Prime Time League this summer aiding both UNI and Iowa in the upcoming winter season, highlighting a mutually beneficial arrangement for teams and players.
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UNI
Iowa
Neighbors question storm sewer failure near Coe College
Cedar Rapids residents in the 1500 block of A and B Avenues NE pressed City Council about a severe storm sewer collapse during last week’s heavy rains. Christa Williams described a flooded, uninhabitable home after 42 years at 1516 A Ave NE. Gerald Willey reported a collapsed wall at 1540 A Ave NE with about 35000 dollars invested for a granddaughter’s housing, now likely a total loss. Neighbor Pauline Luerkens recalled previous sewer work as inadequate.
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Christa Williams
A Ave
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B Ave
School buses to get external cameras in Iowa City district
Iowa City Community School District will equip buses with external facing video cameras to capture stop arm violations. Superintendent Stephen Morley says cameras will aid enforcement as motorists routinely ignore stop arms. The upgrade expands a district wide safety and security system and reduces reliance on driver memory for incident reports.
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Iowa City Community
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What the Law Says About Passing a School Bus
The Iowa Code requires drivers to stop at least 15 feet from a school bus when its stop-arm is extended and amber or red lights are active. Opposing traffic must slow to 20 mph and prepare to stop when the stop-arm is activated.
Obama seeks 3.7 billion to curb child migrant surge
The Obama administration asks Congress for 3.7 billion in emergency funds to halt a cross border influx of unaccompanied minors from Honduras El Salvador and Guatemala and prioritizes deportation hearings. Texas Governor Rick Perry plans a Dallas meeting amid calls for National Guard deployment. The government warns about potential 150000 minors next year fleeing poverty and violence, with over 52000 unaccompanied youths already detained since October.
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