College Community leads Eastern Iowa enrollment gains
Enrollment data show College Community Cedar Rapids Prairie posting about 5.5 percent growth or 189 students to 3,609. Cedar Rapids up 13 students to 17,958, Iowa City down 18 to 10,767. Bennett Cedar County loses 8 percent to 207. West Branch falls 5.5 percent to 792 amid aging classes. Small districts face strain as state budget shifts loom.
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Ganske-Harkin Senate Race Probe Ends No Charges
Authorities drop criminal charges after Des Moines police and FBI review find no basis for prosecution. U S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald also says no federal law violation occurred. The case stemmed from a secretly recorded strategy session at a Des Moines hotel linked to Harkin and Ganske.
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Bush tightens Iraq war stance amid doubts on attack timing
President Bush urged Iraq as the next front in the war on terrorism while citing intelligence on Saddam's alleged weapons program. He warned of a “nuclear holy warriors” threat and faced lingering voter unease over potential casualties and a unilateral strike without U.N. action.
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Iowa leaders split on Iraq war resolution votes
Iowa delegation shows varied stances with Grassley supporting, Harkin undecided, Leach opposing, and Nussle Ganske Latham backing the measure. Boswell leaning toward support. About 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Bush speech.
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Highway extension blocked by environmental delays
State and federal environmental compliance delays push back the road project, with officials arguing issues should have been addressed years ago. Linn County Conservation director Dan Biechler notes improved surveys while routes now bypass Holland Orchard and Wieneke Circle. Cedar Rapids chamber backs the extension to spur west side development, jobs, and reduced traffic.
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