Wind Tower Feasibility Studied for North Liberty Schools
Iowa City district plans a 150-foot wind tower behind Solon High School to gauge the feasibility of wind turbines for two new North Liberty schools. Readings will measure speed direction and deviation every 10 minutes with data sent monthly to Cornell College for analysis.
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Iowa Delegation Divides Over Head Start Bill
In Iowa the vote split with Rep. Jim Leach opposing the plan while Rep. Jim Nussle supported raising standards. Rep. Leonard Boswell was the sole Democrat against the measure. discussion centers on a block grant approach and state administration. Senate prospects remain uncertain with Sen. Judd Gregg showing interest but no commitment.
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Washington
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House approves 90 billion veterans housing aid and relief bill
The House approved a 90 billion plan for veterans housing and other programs for next year, and a separate 984 million relief measure for natural disaster victims. Lawmakers also voted to allow import of American made drugs from abroad while debates continue on state control over federal programs. Democratic critics accuse Republicans of weakening aid to needy children and oppose faith based hiring in Head Start centers. News by E Michael Myers.
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Adoption Web site boosts interest at Iowa City shelter
Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center reports rising interest due to its web site and off leash dog park nearby. Director Misha Goodman notes daily site visitors around 585 in June and seven daily emails about listed animals while adoptions rise more in Cedar Rapids than Iowa City.
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Bush pressuring Libera peace mission with West Africans
President Bush outlined a limited U S role in Liberia and urged ECOWAS to deploy peacekeepers while the UN Secretary General welcomed the move as a positive development. Ships from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit head toward Monrovia as mortar fire hits the U S Embassy area. Nigerian forces are expected to lead the West African peacekeeping effort.
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