Iowa Summer Food Service Program Grows Reach
The Iowa Department of Education reports expansion of the Summer Food Service Program as 611,574 meals were served in 2013, up about 56,000 from the previous year. The program, funded by the USDA, targets children under 18 at sites including schools parks libraries and community centers. Linn County remains a growth center for the initiative as awareness and participation rise.
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Iowa Department of Education
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Cedar Rapids
United Way
Oakhill Jackson Resource Center
Dawn Stephens
Loy
Horizons
Four Oaks
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The
Gazette Co
Iowa City
Johnson County
Private groups fill summer lunch gaps in Iowa communities
The North Liberty Unity Coalition started a free summer lunch program in North Liberty to reach neighborhoods with fewer free lunch qualifiers. Across the Corridor, Feeding Lunches to Youth at First United Methodist Church in Marion serves about 12,000 meals last summer with private donations and grants.
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North Liberty Unity Coalition
North Liberty
Judy McRoberts
the Gazette
First United Methodist Church
Marion
Keith Nester
Youth and Mission
First United Methodist
Nester
Nestor
Regents Task Force Picks 17 Projects for University Reforms
The Board of Regents task force narrowed 150 opportunities to 17 promising items focusing on administrative improvements and five academic ideas. Deloitte will extend phase two through December with a $1 million increase, targeting summer administrative and fall academic reviews.
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Regent Task Force
Ferraro
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Board of Regents
Bruce Rastetter
Deloitte
Iraq Plans Still Unclear as $79.4 Billion Move Through Congress
The administration to Congress requests funding for Iraq operations faces gaps on spending details. Aides indicate ongoing talks with lawmakers and a classified briefing for the House Armed Services Committee. Officials may issue War Powers Act notification tied to embassy evacuation and expanded security measures in Baghdad.
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Iraq
Nouri al-Maliki
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