Lender group halts predatory loan operation
A coalition of prosecutors led by Iowa's attorney general stopped a predatory loan network that targeted U S service members. The action underscores state and federal effort to curb abusive lending practices affecting military personnel.
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Son's legacy kept alive by Kathy Eldon
Kathy Eldon has spent nearly two decades preserving the memory of her son Dan Eldon, a photographer. The piece notes ongoing efforts to honor his legacy and his impact.
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Linn County considers allowing animals on 1 acre lots
The Linn County Board of Supervisors weighs a Unified Development Code change to permit one horse elk or steer three hogs goats or sheep and a dozen chickens or rabbits on rural one acre parcels. The plan sets setbacks odors and manure rules and bans roosters.
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Regents to OK last budget without new metrics
The state Board of Regents is expected to approve the 2015 budgets for Iowa's three public universities, finalizing state funding with no new metrics. ISU would replace UI as the top-funded university in 2016, per Vanessa Miller of The Gazette.
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Regents weigh higher efficiency spending amid budget allocations
The University of Iowa is slated to receive 230.9 million in operating funds for the next budget year, 46 percent of the three institutions total. Iowa State University would get 180.9 million (36 percent) and the University of Northern Iowa 93.2 million (18 percent). Funds rise from the current year after the Legislature approved a 4 percent increase.
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U S Expands Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Conflict
President Obama announces expanded U S sanctions targeting the Russian energy sector arms and finance banks and defense firms. New measures block certain goods and technologies and suspend credit aiding exports to Russia amid ongoing eastern Ukraine unrest.
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Public backs shelter for unaccompanied migrant minors
A Washington Post summary notes 70 percent of Americans favor shelter and support for unaccompanied migrant children at the border while vetting eligibility. Support skews younger, with 82 percent of 18 to 29 year olds in favor and 80 percent of Democrats backing sheltering.
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