Disabled workers forum unites Harkin Branstad in Iowa
At Ankeny campus of Des Moines Area Community College Democratic U S Senator Tom Harkin and Republican Governor Terry Branstad discussed disability employment. The pair heard personal stories from employers and workers including Gerald Young of the 1034th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and Robert Frank of Walgreens about programs aiding job access and the REDI initiative.
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WIC program restarts as funding flows after shutdown
In Cedar Rapids Linn County WIC offices resume operations as USDA funds return to cover program through month end. WIC clients like Shannon Chapman express relief. funding remains uncertain beyond January 15 with possible future gaps and community aid groups ready to assist if needed.
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Branstad pushes Iowa Core local control stance on Common Core
Governor Branstad signs Executive Order 83 to keep decision making on state standards in Iowa hands. He says the state will deter mine content of standards while only providing aggregate data to the federal government. Local districts will develop teaching methods and curriculum within a uniform framework. The move aims to align Iowa Core with Common Core while preserving local control.
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Man Accused of Shooting Wife Dies in Iowa City Hospital
Myron D. Meador, 44, who was suspected of shooting his wife Niki J. Meador, 38, at their home in Oelwein and injuring himself, died Wednesday night at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Niki remains hospitalized with condition not released.
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