Foster child Olney finds stability with foster family
The story follows Olney, removed at age six and repeatedly fleeing a troubled home, as he finds stability with Chris and Stephanie Tones at Four Oaks in Bertram. He later stays with them, chooses to remain in their care, and now mentors other foster youths while planning an electrician career.
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Iowa cities track budgets and debt limits compared
The report compares Cedar Rapids Des Moines Sioux City and Iowa City on property tax levies debt capacity and revenue bonds. Cedar Rapids faces 81 percent of its general obligation debt capacity with 214.6 million, while Des Moines nears 73 percent at 258 million. Hanson notes revenue bonds avoid the cap but cost more to repay.
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Smaller classes boost achievement gaps in Tennessee study
A Princeton economist led a Tennessee Project STAR trial tracking 11,600 elementary students in 79 schools. Students in smaller classes of 13 to 17 showed greater gains for black students, reducing the black white achievement gap by 38 percent while keeping 15 percent smaller after returning to regular classes. Black students in smaller classes also increased ACT/SAT participation from 31.6 percent to 41.3 percent, a larger rise than whites. Teen fatherhood dropped 40 percent for black males in smaller classes, with no significant change for black females and white students showing smaller gains.
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Labor fights ergonomics rules amid cost dispute
Labor leaders condemn OSHA ergonomics regulations as costly to business with estimates of up to 100 billion annually. Republicans and industries argue new rules would exceed that cost and pre empt state workers compensation. White House pledges a comprehensive approach while AFL CIO denounces the Senate vote.
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Russia negotiates 200 million insurance for Mir reentry
Russia plans a $200 million insurance policy to cover potential damage from Mir reentry in March. Officials insist the controlled disposal is safe, despite Mirs 15 years in space and past incidents. The reentry is expected between March 18 and 20, with three Russian insurers sharing the risk.
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