Coe College Students Join Atlanta Alternative Spring Break
Coe College sophomore Sam Sikrisamouth spends a week in Atlanta building homes and painting as part of the college's alternative spring break. Iowa students increasingly volunteer, with 2006 rankings rising from 32nd to 2nd nationwide by 2010. Coe requires first year students to complete 20 hours of community service during their first two semesters.
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Students volunteer to aid peers and connect with community
Sikrisamouth, 19, and peers volunteer in programs at Taylor Elementary and McKinley Middle, aiding recess buddies and tutoring through SERVE, highlighting campus impact and community ties.
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Branstad Eyes Return of Iowa Film Office Leader
Gov. Terry Branstad signals intent to revive Iowa film industry by rehiring Wen del Jarvis, who created the state film office in 1984 and left after staff cuts in 2002. Branstad wants the office moved under Culture Affairs and run without tax credits, aiming for year end operation.
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Branstad presses opposition to labor agreement in Iowa clash
Gov. Terry Branstad reiterated opposition to the citys project labor agreement for the 75.6 million Convention Complex project in Hiawatha. He warned Mayor Ron Corbett and Cedar Rapids City Council to drop the agreement or risk losing a 15 million I J OB S grant. The council had approved the pact on Dec 14, a fact Branstad dismissed as outdated.
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Cedar Rapids
Tax district idea resurfaces in Iowa City downtown
Downtown Iowa City business owners study a special tax district to fund a professional manager to market the area. The plan echoes 2004 and 2007 proposals, revived after new 21-only bar law and recent bar closures reshape the district. Community members weigh action versus inaction.
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