Iowa leaders foresee likely special session on education
Leaders say a special session appears inevitable next month to address the education funding and reform stalemate. Democrats and Republicans trade vetoes and proposals as they weigh new strategies and potential overrides before adjournment.
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San Francisco berth push for USS Iowa gains Iowa support
A San Francisco group seeks to move the USS Iowa to Fisherman's Wharf as a memorial museum and disaster center. Iowa veterans from Des Moines and Moline back the plan, while lawmakers debate keeping Iowa in donation status and Navy reserve requirements.
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North to Speak at Cedar Rapids Luncheon
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North will keynote a June 13 Cedar Rapids luncheon by the Christian Coalition of Iowa. The noon to 1:30 p.m. event occurs in the Crowne Plaza Grand Ballroom during intermission of the state GOP convention. North is a prominent figure from the Iran Contra era and founder of Freedom Alliance.
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Tight race seen in Democratic governors bid in Iowa
A Des Moines AP report notes Democrats Mark McCormick and Tom Vilsack lead narrowly in a poll of 245 likely Democratic primary voters with 38 percent for McCormick and 27 percent for Vilsack. Undecided voters total 35 percent, hinting at weak turnout. GOP favorites Lightfoot 63 percent, Oman 11 percent, Pate 5 percent, with 21 percent undecided.
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