Iowa leads nation in child health in national Kids Count report
The Annie E. Casey Foundation 2014 Kids Count ranks Iowa third overall in child well being and first in health. The state improved in economic well being education health and family and community with Health and Well Kids in Iowa cited as a key factor. Mike Crawford Iowa Kids Count director notes continued progress.
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Townsend Sr. Joins J.C. School Board Seat
Orville Townsend Sr., former Iowa City school board member, was appointed by the board last night to fill a recently vacated seat. The action was reported in the top stories section and ties Townsend to ongoing district leadership transitions.
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Cedar Rapids considers 90 day moratorium on flood area buys
Cedar Rapids officials plan a 90 day pause on new building in Time Check Neighborhood as the city weighs final flood protection routes. The moratorium aims to limit investment until property acquisitions for the levee and flood wall system are finalized and eminent domain timing is set.
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Branstad calls border children not refugees in Iowa clash
Gov. Terry Branstad says unaccompanied Central American children at the U S border are not refugees prompting criticism from Democratic rival Jack Hatch and faith leaders. Hatch argues vulnerable minors qualify as refugees and calls for humanitarian aid via state agencies and faith groups. The dispute arises as Iowa politics center on border policy and refugee status.
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