Cedar Rapids school levy back for second vote
Cedar Rapids school board considers placing a Sept. 9 levy increase before voters after a failed prior attempt. The measure aims to fund Physical Plant and Equipment needs for district facilities, with meeting outcomes near Page 2A.
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Iowa lands Tennessee guard as second 2015 recruit
Andrew Fleming from Tennessee commits to the Iowa Hawkeyes as a shooting guard and becomes the team's second 2015 men's basketball recruit. The decision ties Fleming to Iowa in a bid that strengthens their backcourt depth and future potential.
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GM Rated Worst Big Automaker by Suppliers
Automotive suppliers rank General Motors as the most difficult large automaker to work with citing concerns over trust, communication and protection of intellectual property. The assessment appears on Page 6B.
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City celebrates FEMA change on flood repair payout
Cedar Rapids officials toured the sewage plant as FEMA backs most claims from the 2008 flood incinerator damage. The agency will pay over seven million dollars after a second appeal, with city manager calling it a six to eight million win for Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa City school district weighs redistricting and diversity policy
The Iowa City Community School District plans boundary changes for 14 elementary schools, affecting possibly 1500 students in fall 2015. Superintendent Stephen Murley and board member Brian Kirschling defend actions, noting community values and growth as the district moves to redraw junior and high school boundaries in coming years.
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Medicare wasteful procedures drive billions in costs
A JAMA Internal Medicine study finds as many as 42 percent of Medicare patients underwent procedures with little to no benefit, wasting up to 8.5 billion dollars in 2009. Researchers highlight imaging for back pain, preoperative X rays, and stents for stable heart disease as examples. The work supports Choosing Wisely aims to curb unnecessary care.
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