Iowa governor orders 2.5 percent across the board cuts
Gov. Tom Vilsack ordered a 2.5 percent state agency spending cut after a revenue panel projected a 142 million shortfall. The move trims 82.7 million from the budget with education hit hardest, 71.1 million for K 12, while universities and colleges face tough choices amid reserves and projected losses.
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Iowa Dethroned as Soybean King
National crop report lowers U S soybean production to 2.47 billion bushels down 10 percent from 2002, pushing cash prices to about 7 a bushel in Coralville. Illinois expected to dethrone Iowa as top soybean producer while corn remains record this year. Farmers report yields from 25 to 35 bushels per acre with some at 45, and forward contracts sold earlier at 5.50 to 6 a bushel.
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Jerry Keleher
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Cubs Back Yard Relocated Iowans Relish Hot Dog Season
Transplanted Iowans in Chicago savor the Cubs magical season. Cedar Rapids native Jeff Kinne and Davenport-born Kate enjoy front-row seats in Wrigleyville as the Windy City crowds soak up a carnival-like atmosphere around Wrigley Field.
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Iranian judge Ebadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
Iranian lawyer-activist Shirin Ebadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peaceful solutions in human rights. The 56 year old first female Iranian judge is hailed as a reform advocate who could bolster Iran's reform movement against the ruling clerics.
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