Xavier Catholic Schools rebrand Cedar Rapids parochial system
Nine Cedar Rapids parochial schools are reorganizing under the Xavier Catholic Schools banner. The consolidation aims to unify campuses and strengthen religious instruction while maintaining local traditions and community ties.
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Linn and Johnson counties show strong Iowa growth
The U S Census Bureau estimates show Linn and Johnson counties among Iowa's fast growing areas from 2010 to 2012. Of 99 counties thirty one gained residents since 2010 with Polk Dallas Johnson Linn Scott Story and Dubuque accounting for 88.4 percent of state growth.
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Story
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Census figures show county and state population shifts
Population data for Linn and Johnson counties and Iowa from 2010 to 2012 detail domestic and international migration. Linn County rises from 211,633 to 215,295. Johnson County grows from 131,293 to 136,317. Iowa totals climb from 3,050,321 to 3,074,186. Domestic migration fluctuates while international migration increases.
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War in Iraq costs exceed 6 trillion with interest
The Costs of War Project reports U.S. spending on the Iraq War at 1.7 trillion dollars plus 490 billion in veterans benefits, with total potential costs surpassing 6 trillion over four decades when interest is included. The study from Brown University notes Iraqi civilian deaths near 134,000 and higher totals when including security forces and journalists.
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U.S
Iraq
Watson Institute For International Studies
Brown University
Ellis Park site chosen for Cedar Rapids recreation center
A Cedar Rapids task force selected a site on the eastern edge of Ellis Park off Ellis Lane for a new recreation center. FEMA funds nearly 3 million dollars to replace the flooded Time Check Recreation Center, with demolition planned of two maintenance buildings to make way for the facility.
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Ellis Park
Ellis Lane
Northwest Recreation Center
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Rec Center
Medicaid opt out plan touted as first step
Iowa Democrats push a compromise on Medicaid expansion they call more affordable than Branstad's Healthy Iowa Plan. The proposal allows Iowa to opt out if the federal government fails to cover 100 percent for three years and then 90 percent, aiming to protect taxpayers from future shortfalls. Senate President Pam Jochum backs the opt-out safeguard amid budget concerns.
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Iowa
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Senate
Pam Jochum
D-Dubuque
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