VenuWorks to Manage U S Cellular Center Arena
Cedar Rapids city officials authorize an agreement with VenuWorks and DoubleTree Management Services to operate the U S Cellular Center Arena. The plan outlines management responsibilities and service provisions for the venue.
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Kerry Karzai show unity after weeks of tension
U S Secretary of State John Kerry meets Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday signaling renewed ties after recent strains. The two leaders planned discussions aimed at stabilizing cooperation and addressing regional security concerns.
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Virginia coach Fran McCaffery faces Iowa in NIT matchup
The article notes Fran McCaffery, hired by Virginia athletic director Craig Littlepage, leads Iowa against Virginia in the NIT on Wednesday night. The piece also mentions business efforts and a page reference to sports on 1B.
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Iowa school boards face uncertain budgets under Obamacare deadline
Iowa districts must certify final fiscal 2014 budgets by April 15 while weighing unfunded ACA mandates. Cedar Rapids Superintendent Dave Benson calls the health care law the biggest unfunded requirement as districts plan for potential penalties and insurance costs for staff working 30 hours or more. Randy Richardson notes administrators lack guidance as funding and sequestration uncertainties loom.
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Linn County to shift facilities duties to Miller opponent
Linn County Supervisors plan to take over maintenance and custodial staff from the county auditor. A draft resolution directs the board to assign facilities operations to Garth Fagerbakke, former facilities worker, signaling a transfer of duties away from Auditor Joel Miller. The formal vote is set for Wednesday.
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Medicaid expansion bill clears Iowa Senate amid party lines
The Democratic controlled Iowa Senate approved a broad Medicaid expansion by a 26 23 vote over objections from Gov Branstad and some GOP allies. The plan extends coverage to about 100 000 low income Iowans ages 19 to 64 earning up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level faster under the Affordable Care Act.
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