Private schools seek tuition under sharing with public districts
Iowa bill eyed by House Education Committee would allow private nonsectarian schools in sharing agreements with public districts to charge supplemental tuition. The move targets cases like the McLeod Academy in Marion where districts could pass some state aid to private partners for services such as technology training. ISEA opposes public funds to private schools, rejecting vouchers.
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Steve Grubbs
R-Davenport
McLeod Academy
Marion
Grubbs
Bill Sherman
Iowa State Education Association
ISEA
State delegation earns mixed deficit reduction score
A Des Moines AP survey by balanced budget backers rated Iowa's congressional delegation 48 percent overall on deficit reduction votes. Jim Nussle led with 98 percent. Neal Smith scored 1 percent. Grassley 68 percent, Harkin 2 percent. Grandy 91 percent. Leach 59 percent. Lightfoot 16 percent.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Nussle
Smith
U.S
Charles Grassley
Tom Harkin
Fred Grandy
Terry Branstad
Jim Leach
Jim Ross Lightfoot
Sale of WOI-TV Finalizes as Capital Communications Takes Over
Officials said the sale of state owned WOI-TV to Capital Communications closed early Tuesday with an exchange of papers and a cash payment of 12.7 million dollars plus 1.3 million in other considerations. ABC affiliate staff reductions were reported during the transition. The deal has faced legislative and state court scrutiny.
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DES Moines
Woi-Tv
ABC
Capital Communications
Iowa Supreme Court
Con
Regents
Leach urges expanded Whitewater probe in Clinton transcript
Iowa Republican Rep. Jim Leach, ranking Republican on the House Banking Committee, calls for a broader inquiry into the Whitewater venture, challenging Clinton statements on losses and money received. He cites a 1992 transcript from James McDougal and notes possible additional funds drawn from the deal.
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David Lynch
Washington
Porner
Jim Leach
Iowa
Hillary Clinton
Whitewater Development Corp
Leach
House Banking Committee
Clintons
James McDougal
Sheffield Nelson
Clinton
US WEST Never Busy Fax Service Promises Dependability
A promotional message touts US WEST fax reliability emphasizing constant connectivity for users. It highlights fault tolerance and fast repair when issues arise, framing dependable service as essential for staying in touch with people and places. The tone suggests reassuring continuity during heavy fax use.
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