Iowa weighs safe rooms for 30000 students and staff
The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department urges schools to include safe rooms in construction plans. Since 2006 HSEMD funded 40 rooms at 42 million dollars with 75 percent federal funds, 10 percent state, 15 percent local. Safe rooms supplement shelters and other school spaces, with several districts already using them during severe weather and threats. Mark Schouten, director, notes applications are open but funding is limited until more federal money arrives.
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Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department
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Iowa.gov
Weather tech through the years at KCRG TV9
Joe Winters discusses the evolution of weather detection at KCRG TV9 from WR 100 radar to Live Pinpoint Doppler and dual polarization. He notes ETA addition, social media challenges, and the need for personal plans and reliable sources to stay safe during severe weather.
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Iowa's role in primaries dominates national political stage
The piece argues Iowa and New Hampshire control the presidential primary calendar influencing national discourse. It cautions outsiders must engage in the two major parties to gain visibility, noting Green and Libertarian paths are limited. It urges candidates like Sanders, Rand Paul, and Cruz to focus efforts in Iowa for impact. It includes reader comments and contact details.
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Kentucky
Ted Cruz
Texas
Sanders
Green Party
North Carolina
Michael Trudeau
Clinton
Dennis Kucinich
Iowa
New Hampshire
Hawkeye
Florida
Arizona
Rand
Panhandler ordinance under scrutiny in Linn County debate
Community members and officials weigh the scope of a proposed panhandling ordinance amid concerns it may be overly broad. Critics note homelessness, mental health, and poverty drivers behind begging while police aim to target threats. Public input invited at (319) 398-8452.
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United Way
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Iowa
Corbett
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