Branstad Maintains Lead Over Culver in Iowa Survey
Rasmussen poll shows former Gov. Terry Branstad leading Gov. Chet Culver by 52 to 36 percent with 6 percent for other candidates and 6 percent undecided. Culver trails in head-to-heads with Vander Plaats and narrowly loses to Rod Roberts in separate matchups.
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Eluding murder case delayed until after sentencing
The case of Mark Becker of Parkersburg, convicted of killing Aplington-Parkersburg coach Ed Thomas, is delayed until after Becker’s April 14 sentencing for first degree murder. Becker faces life in prison and is linked to a June 20 eluding charge in Cedar Falls.
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Letts Fire Department Receives $212000 New Truck
After 22 years of saving and fundraising, the Letts Volunteer Fire Department bought a $212,000 fire truck. Mayor Jerry Kirk noted the fire board rolled funds over in CDs and that the department owes no money on the vehicle.
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Frankville seeks funds for new water system
Winneshiek County supervisors pursue 754900 dollar funding from Rural Development and Iowa loan programs to install a municipal water system in Frankville. If approved all homes and businesses would be required to hook up and pay monthly charges.
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Universities join regents study abroad in Morocco Arabic program
Three universities coordinate a regents study abroad in Morocco for Arabic students. Cornell College weighs adding Arabic classes amid rising interest from military families and linguistic careers. Growth in Arabic enrollments nationally outpaces Spanish, French, and German, with 127 percent since 2006.
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Hungary
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Modern Language Association
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dawn Bratsch-Prince
ISU
City weighs funding for convention center and hotel tax cap
Prosser says city needs 1.2 to 1.3 million of 2.5 million hotel tax revenue to back a bond for a $17 million convention center. House keeps 7 percent hotel tax cap while Rep Olson seeks higher rates to fund tourism marketing amid hospitality downturn.
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Olson
Nathan Reichert
D-Muscatine
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Muscatine
IASB faces budget probe as dues seen in spotlight
The Iowa Association of School Boards faces a budget inquiry into whistle blower complaints and fiscal practices. Board members note one third of funds come from taxpayer dollars and dues from 361 districts. some consider possible dues changes amid state budget cuts.
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Linn-Mar
Iowa
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Eastern Iowa
IASB Membership Dues Based on District Enrollment
The Iowa Association of School Boards sets dues by district enrollment and general fund budget with a cap of 10 366 dollars. The dues schedule is shown in a graphic in the Iowa Association Gazette of School Boards.
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