Loeasack and Archer cite experience shaping 2nd District views
U S Rep Dave Loebsack and Republican challenger John Archer frame their 2nd District bids around distinct experiences. Loebsack cites a poverty upbringing and college via Social Security benefits, while Archer highlights time as Deere corporate counsel, a small business, and local school board service. They clash on ObamaCare and health care tax moves, with a Newton debate set and IPTV broadcast planned.
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Education reform forums set across Iowa cities
Iowa Department of Education officials announced a series of forums to discuss the Teacher Leadership and Compensation Task Force recommendations. The plan envisions higher starting pay at 35000, stipends for high poverty schools, new career paths, with an estimated state cost of 150 million.
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Manchester
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Hard Rock casino planned for downtown Sioux City
A non profit group that jointly holds Woodbury County’s license partners with Warner Gaming to develop a 100 million Hard Rock themed casino and entertainment center in downtown Sioux City. If licensed, Sioux City Entertainment could begin construction by next summer with a 2014 opening.
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Penn
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Eden United Church of Christ to Close After 100 Years
The Eden United Church of Christ, a long standing Cedar Rapids southwest church, will hold its final service on November 11 after years of dwindling attendance and funds. Pastor Rev. Todd Bryant notes less than 30 regulars and a mature congregation, though a neighborhood festival drew 200 attendees and two groups may take over the building as a community center.
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Cedar Rapids
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Des Moines baby born on 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 dates
Laila Fitzgerald arrived at Iowa Methodist Medical Center weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces and born at 13 14 military time on Thursday. Her birth aligns with a string of consecutive numbers 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 and prompts speculation of a third similar date sequence.
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Jackson
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