Wisconsin program Learnfare cuts money not teens
Ellen Goodman analyzes Wisconsin Learnfare a policy tying welfare benefits to school attendance. The column discusses govt rhetoric versus reality arguing sanctions may punish families more than boost truants into schooling and questions expansion to younger children.
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Commitment to the future The Gazette promotes agriculture by printing with soybean ink
The Gazette declares a commitment to sustainability by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle newspapers in collection boxes at City Carton locations and Noelridge pool lot. Subscription rates for 52 weeks are listed for local and out of state.
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Correction issued for Weekend! misreport on blues band
The Gazette corrects inaccuracies in Weekend! regarding performances by an all star blues band at Pete n Tillies. Names Ken Weiske Paul Dezelski were misspelled and Scott Murray and Jason Clothier roles misidentified. A Thursday show is replaced by a blues session with Dr K and Friends.
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Branstad builds biggest war chest in Iowa race
Iowa campaign finance reports show Gov. Terry Branstad with about 1.1 million cash on hand and a growing war chest, while Democrat challengers Chrystal Tom Miller and Avenson report varied funds and ongoing ad campaigns. Chrystal emphasizes pledges and media buys as he trails Branstad but gains ground through aggressive spending.
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Cedar Rapids man dies in weekend crash injuries
Charles Thurston 73 of 658 Wilson Ave SW died Monday from injuries after a Sunday 3:23 p.m. crash in the 3900 block of F Avenue NW involving Charles Thurston and Ronald Beadle 28. Beadle remained in critical condition with severe head injuries. police note Beadle may have been brain dead before life support was removed. A 13 year old grandson suffered minor injuries. Police question possible seizure earlier. Separately, Robert Miller 19 died after riding on a car hood driven by Jason Clapp 17 on I 380 near 42nd Street NE. Clapp fled the scene.
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Iowa City hit and run leaves teen dead
Erika Welcher, 16, was struck and killed at Highway 6 and Broadway Street in Iowa City early Friday. Police say charges against the unidentified 21 year old driver are not yet determined and will be discussed with Johnson County Attorneys Office.
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Iowan faces Arizona murder trial amid three case charges
John Paul Hartley Jones, 17, of Wellman, Iowa, is to be tried Aug 2 in Phoenix on first degree murder kidnapping and theft in a March 9 Arizona desert killing and car theft. Samuel Knott 20 and Tom Placzek 17 face the same charges with possible consolidated trials and a June 25 date.
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