Gas prices rise as Iowa drivers face higher pump costs
Kelley Casino The Gazette s Katona resident Rodney Steckly fills his sport utility vehicle in Iowa City and laments rising gas prices. He says he must drive for business and cannot curb travel despite costs. AAA cites Iowa regular unleaded around 1.80 per gallon, up from 1.44 a year ago.
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Gas prices pinching drivers as costs rise nationwide
The article cites GasBuddy and FuelGaugeReport tracking higher national gas prices and quotes a driver who says $5 per gallon wouldn’t force him to abandon driving, joking that even at $5 with DNA sampling he’d still pay current cigarette prices.
Bush vows justice over Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal
President Bush acknowledged mistakes but did not apologize as he addressed Arab audiences on Arabic networks. He said Americans are appalled by abuse and deaths of Iraqi prisoners and promised that justice will be delivered to calm international outrage.
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Bush interview condemns Iraqi prisoner mistreatment
President Bush said he retained confidence in Defense Secretary Rumsfeld but voiced dissatisfaction over being uninformed about incriminating pictures. He spoke on two Arabic language networks calling for justice and pledging action.
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Detainee Haider Abd Torture Allegations Surface
Haider Sabber Abd, a 36 year old detainee from a Shiite family, says he was naked and hooded and tortured by U S prison guards in Baghdad. His photographs spread worldwide as the scandal grows, with Abd questioning American conduct.
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Vision Iowa eyes flood of CAT fund applications
Vision Iowa board and staff anticipate a rush for the 72 million CAT fund over six years as communities seek grants for new attractions. Gregg Connell notes the statewide stir as proposals roll in, with a 12 million annual Super CAT addition and a 4 million cap for smaller CAT projects.
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West Liberty weighs desegregation plan to limit open enrollment
The West Liberty district considers a desegregation policy that would cap white student open enrollment, a move echoed by Postville as another small Iowa district with such limits. With 1,150 students, West Liberty’s mix is 52 percent white and 44 percent Latino, while broader district demographics show 71 percent white and 36 percent Latino across Liberty, Nichols, and Atalissa, prompting concerns about white flight. The board plans to review a draft policy ahead of the May 17 meeting led by Superintendent Becky Rodocker.
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Series list Monday 50 years after Brown
A U S professor looks at race balance in local schools as the board drafts a policy. The policy aims to curb white flight and be in place by the next school year. West Liberty has 1,000 plus Latino residents.
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John Starks Back to Face Cedar Rapids River Raiders
After a 14 year absence and notable NBA career, John Starks returns to play against the Cedar Rapids River Raiders marking a major reunion in the game. River Raiders host the matchup as Starks comes back to competition at the arena.
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