Iowa officials wrestle with school fees and waivers
Iowa lawmakers left a dispute unresolved on authorizing local fee waivers for low income students and legalizing about 5 million dollars in unauthorized district fees. Officials warn districts face budget shocks and legal challenges while extracurricular funds remain at risk and future action is uncertain.
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Des Moines Bureau
Des Moines
General Assembly
Ted Stilwill
State Department of Education
Susan Donovan
Iowa Association of School Boards
House
Branstad Signs Runaway Help Law for Counties
Governor Branstad signs Senate File 123 to create county runaway assessment and treatment programs effective July 1, but Linn County officials question funding certainty. County plans hinge on a separate funding bill. officials expect it may take a year to gauge money availability and start services. Senator Lundby supports immediate planning while awaiting funds. Baseline provisions allow temporary detention of chronic runaways and 48 hour housing with counseling before release.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Linn County
Ivan Vonk
Senate
Vonk
Human Services
Linn
Mary Lundby
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Foundation II
Branstad
Lundby
Body found along Interstate 29 identified as Council Bluffs man
Authorities say John Lee Erickson, 48, of Council Bluffs, was found dead Wednesday near Mondamin in Harrison County with a gunshot wound to the head. DCI and Harrison County Sheriff's deputies are investigating the death as a homicide.
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Harrison County
John Lee Erickson
Council Bluffs
Division of Criminal Investigation
Erickson
City Briefs Calendar of local events and ads
Daily buses to Meskwaki Casino and a raft of events from NASCAR car displays at Huttons RV Center to bingo at Hawkeye Downs and Cedar Rapids Boxing Club. Listings include restaurant meals at Flanagans, a May 3 Roll Nickels ride, theater and travel tours, and Mother's Day messages with a free lunch coupon offer from Longbranch Restaurant.
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500 Third Ave. S.E
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