Senate approves Priscilla Owen for federal appellate seat
The Senate confirms Priscilla Owen as a federal appellate judge 55 to 43 amid partisan lines, finalizing a bipartisan deal to allow up or down votes on Owen Pryor and Brown while leaving Myers and Saad in doubt. Bush applauds her experience as Texas Supreme Court justice and calls for timely votes.
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University of Iowa Prepares Mascots From Hawks On Old Capitol Dome
Two red tailed hawks perch on the Old Capitol dome in Iowa City drawing comments from UI staff and wildlife officials. A US financial analyst notes daily sightings near Jessup Hall about 8 am while a DNR official suggests the perch is a hunting vantage point. Rabbits in the area may be at risk.
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Department of Natural Resources
Des Moines
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Court overturns support for Student with poor grades
Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that Mark W. Moore need not pay $4,000 yearly for his son Jonathan Moore’s college costs after the 19-year-old’s low grades at Iowa State University. Jonathan posted GPAs of 1.48 and 1.17 despite heavy course loads, below ISU averages.
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Iowa food aid enrollment nears national high
Iowa signed up for food stamps at near record pace for most of the past year. By end of April 204,992 Iowans received aid, up 15.8 percent from April 2004, with a 45 percent four year rise cited by the Food Research and Action Center. DHS spokesman Roger Munns cites sluggish economy and enrollment efforts as factors.
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Iowa
Food Aid data shows eligibility and income in Iowa April
Food stamp data from Iowa indicates 55 percent of eligible residents received assistance in April. Children under age 1 accounted for 46.2 percent. Sixty plus and disabled households represented 4. or more. About 38.6 percent had earned income.
Iowa lag in early childhood education prompts state focus
Diane Heldt reports Iowa’s public support for child care and early education trails other states and falls short of what is needed for school readiness. The annual Iowa Kids Count study highlights health, education, and welfare data with a zero to five focus amid state concerns.
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Gazette
Iowa
Child and Family Policy Center
Des Moines
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