Franker touts poll in race against Leach for Iowa 2nd District
In the run up to a Thursday debate between Democrat Franker and incumbent Republican Jim Leach, a poll for Franker shows Leach at 46 percent. Franker calls the race competitive while Leach campaign officials caution against overinterpreting such polls. The contest spans Linn and nearby counties with a live debate to air 7 to 8 p.m. from KCRG Studio.
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Edgewood Highway Project Faces Preserve Battle
Edgewood and Environmental Studies clash as a private developer’s land donation blocks highway progress at Rock Island Preserve. City Hall awaits Linn County supervisors changing the Conservation Board, hoping to permit the right of way. DOT says highway can fit two threatened turtles and a butterfly with continued study. State groups weigh in while opponents push to reroute to Tower Terrace or County Home Road.
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Early education seen as investment for Iowa costs
Studies from the Child and Family Policy Center and associated sources argue that investing in early childhood programs for children in poverty could yield high long term returns. The reports link poverty rise to underinvestment and say remedial costs later in life would decline with early support. Governor Vilsack’s spokesman notes a legislative push for more early childhood spending.
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Iowa lagging in housing spending and child care funding study says
A state study places Iowa 47th per capita in housing spending and 26th in food stamp participation while 161000 Iowa households owe 19.4 million in past due utility bills. It notes high working parents and weak child care investments as leaders seek to reorganize the economy. Human Needs Advocates report broader cuts across human services.
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Foster care to adoption hopes amid Iowa landfill votes
Child adoption figures show 5 000 Iowa foster children with 15 percent eligible. Teens like David Alex and Jaime face adoption hurdles as Marion and Linn County weigh landfill rezoning and expansion plans amid opposition and stalled zoning action. Corporate and civic leaders pursue environmental buffering and property purchases to shore up waste handling costs.
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Wheeler drugs mentioned in death case trial notes
The report details drugs and alcohol found the night Razor Markwell died and notes expert and family history of mental illness. Wheeler faces life in prison if convicted amid questions whether drug use caused or followed mental illness.
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Iowa State mulls name for merged colleges
Iowa State University officials weigh two options to name the merged College of Education and College of Family and Consumer Sciences by July 2005. A student survey split between Human Sciences and Education Family and Consumer Sciences, while an online poll favors Human Sciences at 54 percent.
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Advocates Press DHS Chief on Central Abuse Registry
Child welfare advocates meet Iowa DHS Director Kevin Concannon to push for reform of the central abuse registry. James Wetterling, Garner attorney, cites a client placed on the registry for briefly leaving a child unattended in a fenced yard. Wetterling argues placement should involve legally trained decision makers. another appeal remains.
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