Vilsack Senate feud over pay-for-performance plan
Iowa Governor Vilsack vetoed six provisions in House File 2792 including a pay-for-performance commission. Senator McKinley charged leaders misled the GOP and accused the governor of gutting the priority to favor an Institute of Tomorrow's Workforce study instead. The vetoed measures would tie salaries to student achievement and require objective performance assessments rather than relying on credentials.
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Death by own action bomber kills three in Afghanistan
A vehicle borne bomber attacked a Canadian military convoy 15 miles north of Kandahar, detonating explosives and killing himself along with three nearby civilians. District police chief Zmarai Khan confirmed the toll. A coalition spokesman was unavailable for comment.
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Islam and prejudice shape Iowa family lives
Alterbal and Lisa Mohamad Elmasry face bias after Lisa converts to Islam in 2005 and runs in home care. real estate agent Eileen Tosh also encounters scrutiny when wearing a hijab. children notice changed attitudes as imam Ahmed Elkhaldy provides context and numbers show small Muslim presence in North America.
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Downtown nightlife programs boost figures across Iowa City and Marion
Since 2001 the Uptown fundraiser organized by Cedar Rapids Jaycees has raised 206000 for charity with 50000 last year. Marion by Moonlight celebrates 10th anniversary with 1000 attendees first year and 3000 weekly now. Downtown Iowa City Friday concerts draw 2000 weekly while Saturday free movie events at the University of Iowa attract 300-350 with diverse audiences.
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