Changing face of sister city links across Iowa and beyond
The article traces how Sister Cities International has shifted toward economic development while preserving cultural exchange. It cites Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Coralville in Iowa, Tangshan China and Ningbo suburbs, and Iowa Sister States with eight partner nations. Officials stress people-to-people diplomacy alongside trade and tourism potential.
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Sister Cities International
Washington, D.C
Pate
Maka
Makia
United States
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Des Moines
Jones County
Oxford Junction
Jilovice
Czech Republic
Coralville
Ningbo
China
Iowa City
Japan
Steve Atkins
Atkins
Lilongwe
Malawi
Tangshan
Clancey
Alliant Energy
Canney
Jim Fausett
Fausett
Taiwan
Russia
Italy
Ukraine
Malaysia
Mexico
Rain forest project faces funding hurdle in Congress
Iowa Environmental Education Project remains hopeful as senate action on energy legislation nears. Coralville officials cite alternative funding paths while opponents warn funding could be dropped and urge transparency from backers. Iowa lawmakers Jim Leach and Jim Nussle suggest possible late session funding.
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Senate
Robert Ray
Rain Forest Project
Iowa
Coralville
Kelly Hayworth
Clara Oleson
West Branch
Grassley
Washington, D.C
Oleson
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Dennis Hastert
Illinois
Jim Leach
Chuck
Leach
Jim Nussle
A-lowa
Nussle
House
Energy tax bill sails through House amid debate over giveaways
The House approved a wide energy bill 246 to 180 sending it to the Senate. It would offer 23 billion dollars in tax incentives over 10 years with most benefits going to coal oil and natural gas industries. Critics say it neglects conservation and renewables while costs could exceed 32 billion. MTBE liability shield adds to Senate concerns.
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House
Senate
White House
Bush
London
Congressional Budget Office
Massachusetts Court Rules Gay Marriage Consitutional
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court declares that barring same sex couples from civil marriage violates the state constitution. Governor Romney denounces the ruling while noting limited options beyond a constitutional amendment. The decision aligns with recent Canada changes and contrasts with ongoing federal and state bans.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Texas
Massachusetts
Margaret Marshall
Mitt Romney
Vermont
High Court
Cound
Beneawmakers
Canada
Human Rights Campaign
Capacity pressures rise at Iowa community colleges
Gene Gardner of the statewide college trustees association notes enrollments at Eastern Iowa colleges Kirkwood 15047 Northeast Iowa 4710 Eastern Iowa 7118 Southeastern 3157 and Indian Hills 3783. Tuition has risen 8 percent year over year totaling 65 percent in a decade, increasing reliance on tuition to fund operations while state aid and local support shrink. Some programs report full classes and waiting lists as capacity strains persist.
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Gene Gardner
Eastern
Iowa
Kirkwood
Northeast Iowa
Eastern Iowa
Southeastern
Indian Hills
Gardner
Friedel
State Board of Education
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