Harkin discusses research amid Florida recount turmoil
Senator Tom Harkin spoke at the University of Iowa on higher education and research while noting the Florida recount remains unresolved. He said Gore supports a hand count, favored a bipartisan ballot overhaul, and expects the president to work with Congress. Harkin called for continued federal biomedical funding and student aid.
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Jim Jacobson
Gazette
Iowa City
Tom Harkin
University of Iowa
Harkin
al Gore
Gore
Florida
Bipartisan Commission
Congress
Texas
George W. Bush
Washington, D.C
Derek Willard
Iowa State University
University of Northern Io
Miranda Meyer
Paul Abramowitz
D-Iowa
University
Mary Sue Coleman
Pomerantz
Linn County earns solid marks in public survey
The Vernon Research Group polled 600 Linn County residents in October and November on county government performance. Overall rating 4.43 on a 6-point scale, similar to 1997 and 1998 results, with 30 percent calling performance superior or above average and 47 percent saying average. Public safety and sheriff's office ranked highest in importance, followed by Health Department and Corrections. licensing services were least important. The survey, costing $9,000, was commissioned by the Board of Supervisors and has a 95 percent confidence level with a 4 percent margin.
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County Board of Supervisors
Vernon Research Group
Cedar Rapids
Monica Vernon
Board of Supervisors
Vernon
Jim Houser
Public Safety
Sheriffs Office
Health Department
Correctional Services
Public Safety & Sheriff's Office
Iowa Child site decision slated for December 4 meeting
Iowa Child Institute may choose a site for the $280 million rain forest complex by December 4. Coralville officials have formal proposals. Cedar Rapids also weighs feasibility. Coralville and North Liberty officials study potential regional impact at a joint meeting. VIP funds applications open December 22.
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Iowa
Coralville
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Child Board
North Liberty
Cedar Rapids buses meet California emissions standards
Cedar Rapids has updated its bus fleet with Mirenco HydroFire and DriverMax to cut emissions and fuel use. After 13 years of collaboration, all 33 buses now meet California standards, up from 94 percent, saving about 45000 annually in fuel costs.
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Hoekstra
Cedar Rapids
Dwayne Fosseen
Mirenco
Fosseen
California
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C.R
DriverMax
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