CREST supporters bow out as tax extension loses
Cedar Rapids opponents of the local option sales tax extension say they are done with the issue after Tuesday's vote. CREST leader Gary Ficken says the city spoke and shows no interest in west side flood protection. Opponents claim the defeat signals distrust in how funds were spent, despite support from flood‑mitigation advocates.
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Price Lab School Closure at UNI Sparks Debate
Diane Heldt reports UNI will close the Malcolm Price Lab School by June 30 as part of budget cuts. Regents approved the move amid concerns about logistics and field experience quality for education students, while supporters cite opportunities to broaden district partnerships and try new training models. Erin Thomson notes potential shifts in extracurriculars and nearby program involvement.
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Regents approve closure of Malcolm Price Lab School
State regents set June 30 as the closure date for Malcolm Price Laboratory School. Black Hawk County lawmakers seek the state AG opinion on legality of the decision. UNI officials press ahead with a transition plan moving K-12 students to other districts and creating new field experience models for UNI students.
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Johnson County approves bond for justice center vote
Johnson County supervisors reached an informal agreement on a November bond question totaling 46.8 million to fund a new criminal justice center including a jail and courtrooms. The larger project is estimated at 48.1 million despite earlier fighting over the bond size.
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Romney leads as delegates mount for GOP nomination
Romney accelerates toward the Republican nomination with more than 200 delegates won on Super Tuesday and 55 percent of delegates secured across primaries. Santorum and Gingrich face slim chances unless a dramatic convention fight arises in August.
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