Vilsack urges federal role in school reform focused on math science
Gov. Tom Vilsack told the House Education Committee that the United States must rally to improve public school excellence in math and science to avoid global decline. He cited Sputnik as a warning and pressed for rigorous curricula, federal leadership, and parental awareness alongside Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts.
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Iowa officials split on how many casinos Iowa should allow
A legislative leader and the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission chair disagree on licensing up to seven casinos. The commission approved four new licenses for Waterloo Emmetsburg Riverside and Worth County and rejected Ottumwa Fort Dodge Franklin County. Regulators consider a July statewide moratorium and Iverson argues for keeping Ottumwa Fort Dodge and Franklin County in play.
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Alcester Woman Released After Dumped Baby Case Indictment
Lori Schultz 20 was released on 100000 bail after a Union County grand jury indicted her on second degree murder and second degree manslaughter in the death of her newborn. Schultz, from Alcester, gave birth February 2 2004 and the infant was found at L P Gill Landfill near Jackson Nebraska after a months long search. Arraignment is set for May 26 in Elk Point and authorities say the case hinges on whether the baby was born alive before disposal.
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Bush nominates Iowa diplomat as Fiji ambassador
President Bush nominates Larry Miles Dinger of Iowa as ambassador to Fiji with concurrent posting to Nauru Tonga Kiribati and Tuvalu. Dinger is a Riceville native and has served as deputy chief of mission, the second ranking post.
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Man who killed 6 dies after 42 years in prison
Gayne Smith, 67, convicted for shotgun slayings of his aunt, uncle and five others in 1962, died at University Hospitals in Iowa City from heart-related complications. He served 42 years at Iowa State Penitentiary Fort Madison after five life terms and a 50 year second degree murder sentence.
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