Grassley credits Republicans with securing Medicare boost for Iowa
Senator Grassley said Republicans won a $400 billion Medicare funding pledge for Iowa, rejecting Democratic claims of GOP abandonment. He noted President Bush backed the plan after a December meeting and defended Harkin Fischer criticism as political. Grassley cited support from Rep. Nussle and GOP leadership.
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Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Grassley
Tom Harkin
Harkin
Jim Nussle
House Budget Committee
Bush
Fischer
DMACC President Resigns Amid Marijuana Arrests
Des Moines Area Community College board accepted the resignation of President David England after his arrest on marijuana conspiracy and possession charges. The deal includes severance through April 24, loss of housing allowance and vehicle, waivers of wrongful termination claims, and cooperation with an internal probe. England’s attorney, William Kutmus, stated the arrangement allows both sides to move on. England’s family faces related charges and an April 24 arraignment.
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Des Moines Area Community College Board of Trustees
Joe Pagel
David England
DMACC
Kutmus
England
Donavan Honnold
Donna
Jessica
David Charles
Fourth flood home waits on FEMA purchase list
FEMA would pay 198 088 toward a fourth home on 850 17th Ave as part of a buyout plan to demolish damaged houses along the Indian Creek flood plain after the June floods. The city’s share would reach 332 000 with the state covering the rest, and residents Morris and Bennett recount months of cleanup and ongoing loss.
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FEMA
Indian Creek
Morris and
Bennett
Morris
Clinton Pirkel
Third St
Melvin
Dorothy Allan
Central Ave
Pirkel
Allans
Marion
Diane Morris
Phil Bennett
Fourth St
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Marion growth worries flood victims
Marion officials tout 61.5 million dollars in 2002 new construction amid flood concerns from residents near Indian Creek and Squaw Creek. FE MA potential property purchases loom as critics question runoffs from concrete and roofs increasing flood risk.
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Marion
Gindy Hadish
Gazette
Indian Creek
Squaw Creek
Cedar Rapids
Ron Hoover
Fitness program boosts student strength and fitness gains
The district reimburses health data with foundation grants under a three year lease for weight and cardio equipment including 24 Universal machines. At lease end, schools may renew or buy all gear for one dollar. Students improve strength by 18 percent and reduce body fat by 12 percent while teachers note easier routines and mixed middle school reactions.
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Lewis
Meskwaki Growth and New Tribal Council Appointed
Young Bear notes the settlement expanded from 80 acres in 1856 to 7,000 acres through tribal land purchases. Old Bear’s great-grandfather helped establish the settlement. Homer Bear Jr. chairs the new council with Wayne Push as vice chair, Harvey Davenport Jr. treasurer, Ray Young Bear secretary, and Frank Black Cloud among others. two-year terms aim at stability. An audit will occur and the constitution will be amended to better align with tribal law.
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Old Bear
Owa
Homer Bear Jr
Wayne Push
Harvey Davenport Jr
Ray Young Bear
Frank Blackcloud
Keith Davenport
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