Hawkeyes finish 10-2 as bowl hope hinges on at large pick
Iowa defeated Minnesota 12-0 at Kinnick Stadium to cap a 10-2 regular season. The win boosts Iowa toward a BCS at large selection with possible Fiesta or Orange Bowl bids, or a Big Ten affiliated bowl.
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Iowa
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Jayme Murphy
Floyd
Rosedale
Iowa City
G.R. schools deliver on sales tax promises
Cedar Rapids school district pledged 125.4 million dollars from a local option sales tax over 10 years to fund infrastructure. Voters approved the SILO tax, and officials say the district will complete the original projects along with plans for a 35 million administrative office on Ellis Road NW replacing flood damaged buildings. Superintendent Dave Benson emphasizes honoring predecessors’ commitments.
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Size It Up Some small town retailers succeed
Small-town retailers buck hard times through service and selection. Ameron's Clothing Co. in Vinton, a fixture since 1903, competes with malls and Walmart by greeting customers by name, offering in-store alterations, exchanges, and stock tailored to local tastes. Owner Karilen Ries emphasizes advance buying and notifying customers of arrivals as part of Cameron's with her husband Paul. The store also houses the Vik shop featuring local branding.
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