Rural districts face merger questions in zero growth debate
Iowa lawmakers revisit a zero growth education funding bill that critics say pressures rural districts to consolidate to save money. The issue follows rapid district mergers since 1950, with 16 of 359 districts already merging into eight by July 1 and more planned by 2012. Rep. Mary Mascher argues incentives may help reorganize while the stick could starve districts of adequate growth.
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West falls in 4A final in Des Moines
Iowa City West guard Jessica Shull clashes with Des Moines East’s Shronda Butts in the 4A state final at Wells Fargo Arena. East defeats West 52 to 40, with Mount Vernon also finishing short in its title bid.
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City flood housing funds target workforce housing plan
Nearly all aid to replace or renovate flood damaged housing in Cedar Rapids has funded what officials call workforce housing for those earning below the area median income. Two new proposals seek to refine the replacement program to reach specific lower income residents.
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Cedar Rapids considers rent-to-own housing ROSE program
Hatch Development and The Affordable Housing Network present a rent-to-own option called ROSE or Renter to Ownership Savings Equity for Cedar Rapids. The plan would add 20 homes on flood-hit blocks in northwest and southwest areas beyond new flood protection.
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Obama doctrine is a work in progress
Former U S officials say Obama’s Iraq and Middle East strategy is evolving amid rapid regional changes. McCain and Lieberman met post revolution leaders in Egypt and Tunisia as Libya Yemen and Egypt Shifts test the administration. Protests in Bahrain turned peaceful while Libya neared civil war and Yemen faced a growing threat to the government.
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Civil War Threat Looms as Libyan Battles Reach Stalemate
The Libyan conflict tightens as fighting stalls across key fronts in the Civil War context. Widespread skirmishes affect civilians and disrupt regional stability while international actors weigh calls for ceasefire and talks.
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