Iowa Virtual School opens doors for 32 students in Pocahontas
The Pocahontas district partners with K12 Inc to offer an online classroom for kindergarten through seventh grade with plans for higher grades. The program mails books and a computer to families while progress is tested. some educators question its use of public funds and quality.
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Community donations aid soldiers' families from Quaker Oats
The Claus family and others with children at Josie’s daycare received 10 cases of oatmeal 1200 packets and 10 cases of granola bars along with powdered Gatorade from Quaker Oats. Carolyn Claus said NBC Nightly News will feature guards spouses sharing life at home. The donation helps offset shipping costs while Josie and Whitney await their father's return from Afghanistan.
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Senate stalls energy tax bill amid MTBE controversy and talks
Senate opposition stalls a $31 billion energy tax package tied to renewable fuels. Grassley cites house opposition and Big Oil influence while Harkin backs ethanol. MTBE liability waiver fuels Democratic objections. debate hinges on 60 votes and budget limits.
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