Iowa Lawmakers Approve sweeping education reform package
Iowa House approved the reform bill unanimously and the Senate passed 40 to 10, sending the measure to Governor Branstad. The plan changes teacher pay, promotion, and evaluation across the state as part of a multiyear effort to boost student performance nationwide.
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Glass named superintendent of Eagle County School District
Iowa Director of Education Jason Glass was chosen by a 5-0 vote to lead the Eagle County Colorado School District starting July 1 after contract talks. He plans to work on reforms during his final Iowa weeks as critics note perceived overreliance on national trends.
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Senate GOP leader rebuts ex-employee harassment claims
Senate GOP Leader Bill Dix defends his caucus against former communications director Kirsten Anderson who alleges a hostile work environment. Dix says Anderson, fired for cause over months of underperforming, faced termination due to work performance and privacy considerations. An attorney for Anderson plans to file with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, pending jurisdiction questions.
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Waverly Inflatable Dam Helps Avert Major Flooding
Waverly residents escaped major Cedar River flooding with minor damage as the river crested at 13.13 feet. City officials credited the inflatable dam opened in 2011 for keeping upstream water levels and reducing potential damage. Federal funding funded most of the 4.3 million project replacing the concrete dam.
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Emergency information briefcase saves time in ER
Dear Abby shares a reader tip about packing an emergency information briefcase for a car and home. It includes meds doctors insurance Living Will power of attorney and emergency contacts. A retold experience shows clerks praise the idea and a cash envelope is noted.
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Lottery results and jackpot totals update
Wednesday May 22 lotto draws list Powerball 9 31 35 41 57 and 26 with a 40 million jackpot plus Iowa 100000 Cash Game 1 13 19 26 30 Hot Lotto 10 11 28 32 40 Hotball 4. Pick 3 and Pick 4 results shown for Midday and Evening. Illinois Lucky Day Lotto and Lotto numbers included with Extra Shot jackpot at 3.5 million.
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