Alford aims to avoid a fishbowl life in coaching
Nebraska coach (brief) discusses Luke Becker’s return to form after seven months out with a knee injury and notes Becker is about 10 to 12 pounds heavier but improving. He explains staff reorganization with his father directing in-house recruiting, and supports NCAA tourney proximity to home to aid fan access and tutoring. He also defends the coach’s life in Iowa as positive and not a fishbowl, contrasting with Lute Olson’s past experience.
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Iowa deficit unsettles GOP amid emergency fund debate
The 2001 Iowa deficit is pegged at 59 million after a 4.878 billion spend vs 4.819 billion revenue year end. Republicans question the overnight surprise and oppose tapping emergency reserves without repayment, while Vilsack cites a 420 million surplus and plans gradual repayment under growth rules.
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Pledge Fades From Some Classrooms In Harding Middle
Principal Randy Krejci of Harding Middle School cites time pressure as a reason the Pledge of Allegiance has disappeared from some classrooms. Iowa officials say religion concerns are not why. At Johnson Elementary, Susan Lagos plans daily convocation with the pledge, boosting attendance and focus. Associated Press contributed.
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