Washington school board weighs teacher buyouts
Washington Iowa interim superintendent proposes early retirement incentives for teachers aged 55 by year end. Buyouts would pay up to 25 000 over three years from the management fund to save about half the base salary per departing teacher. Board weighs action next month as district battles budget shortfalls and staffing restructuring.
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Washington School Board
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Sextro
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Iowa Public Employees Retirement System
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Remembering William Covey a life dedicated to family and scouting
William Covey of Dubuque died in Honolulu from injuries after a diving accident at age 57. A devoted teacher and Scout leader, Covey grew up near Delhi, led Boy Scout troops for nearly 30 years, and cherished family, humor, and his trips to Hawaii to visit his son. His wife Barb and family recall his positive spirit and generosity. A funeral will be held in Delhi after a Tuesday visitation at the Delhi United Methodist Church.
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Hartwick Lake
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Delhi
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Mas
Maquoketa High School
Miranda Knake
Barb Covey
Kasey Jones
Hopkinton
Delhi United Methodist Church
UNI launches $150 million Imagine the Impact fund drive
UNI President Benjamin Allen and his wife Pat contribute $300 000 to start the Imagine the Impact campaign at the University of Northern Iowa. The gift supports scholarships professorships and program funding including an endowed scholarship honoring daughter Jessica Allen Terri.
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Cedar Falls
University of Northern Iowa
UNI
Benjamin Allen
Pat
Allens
Jessica Allen
Terri
DOT replants 166 acres in Winneshiek County
The Iowa Department of Transportation plans a replanting project along Highway 52 north of Decorah to reduce erosion and maintenance costs. Smith Seeding of Eldridge holds a 195280 dollar contract to plant native flowers and grasses over 166 acres extending to the Iowa Minnesota border. The effort began in early September and will continue over two years.
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Decorah
Highway 52
Paul Hjelmstad
Iowa
Hjelmstad
Grassley to visit Lawler monument today
Sen. Chuck Grassley will visit the Lawler Area Veterans Monument today from 4 30 to 4 45 p m. The monument at Highway 24 and Diagonal Road was dedicated this year and funded through donations.
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Lawler
Chuck Grassley
R-Ilowa
Lawler Area Veterans Monument
Highway 24
Diagonal Road
Former judge Kyle Williamson fraud trial delayed again
Bettendorf native and former Scott County District Associate Court Judge Kyle Williamson faces six federal counts including bank fraud aggravated identity theft and forged securities. His trial has been postponed once more as the case continues in federal court.
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Davenport
Scott County
Kyle Williamson
Williamson
Bettendorf
Wellman Lifts Boil Order After Water Test OK
Wellman ends a precautionary boil order after a test shows no contaminants in the city water. The action followed a water main break on Third Street during construction. residents are advised to call 319 646 2154 for details.
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Third Street
Call
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