Crest Cedar Rapids tax extension drives toward vote
The CREST petition drive seeks 4032 signatures to require Linn County voters to decide a scaled down 10 year extension of the local option sales tax. Funds would target flood recovery with broader support for street repairs and tax relief. Local supporters call it grass roots effort with volunteers from all city quadrants.
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Maquoketa Caves Park Closed To Visitors Over Bat Disease
A Michigan couple and few campers observe the Maquoketa Caves State Park closure due to white nose syndrome in bats. Kathy Rivest, 58, and husband Mike, 63, note the absence of visitors and the peaceful hiking appeal aside from the cave closures.
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Education summit outlines reform debate in Des Moines
At the Iowa Education Summit in Des Moines Arne Duncan joined 1700 attendees including teachers principals and business leaders. Panelists urged peer review for teachers merit pay and repeated tenure as careers advance. The gathering highlighted reform ideas from the nations top education official.
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Debt worries rise as economy lags in AP GfK poll
An AP GfK poll shows nearly half of Americans feel stressed about paying debts as lawmakers remain divided on the debt limit. One in five adults worry most or all the time, and over a third with recent credit card use may not pay the bill in full. Debt stress climbs 17 percent from November, echoing 2009 levels.
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