Cornell College students aid Easter Iowan communities
About 300 Cornell College students volunteered at 20 locations across Easter Iowa during New Student Orientation Week. They helped in local communities, taking part in service projects and outreach across the region.
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September fun fills the calendar with concerts and festivals
The page highlights a busy September with various events, including concerts, festivals, and comedy shows. It outlines activities across the month as school sessions continue and cultural offerings ramp up.
Obama seeks congressional vote for Syria strike
President Barack Obama said he will ask Congress to approve any military action against Syria, a move that could delay action by about ten days and provoke both support and skepticism. He spoke in the Rose Garden as protesters chanted outside, and warned he may act alone if Congress withholds consent.
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City and counties battle over disaster consultant pay
After the 2008 flood, city county and school district leaders faced FEMA and local agencies in a long running dispute over outside consultant fees. The clash centers on how aggressively jurisdictions should use consultants to help determine relief sizes, leaving taxpayers to question the beneficiaries.
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Cedar Rapids flood recovery consultant drew high pay scrutiny
In the weeks after the Cedar Rapids flood, disaster recovery consultant John Levy drew notice when the city first agreed to pay him 425 dollars per hour. Greg Everly, flood recovery director from 2009 to 2011, praised Levy as a problem solver and decisive expert.
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Democrats in tight fundraising race for Ist District
In a two part series James Q. Lynch notes fundraising shapes the Ist District primary to replace Rep. Bruce Braley. Analysts say three quarters of a million dollars may be needed to win the nomination and show competitiveness.
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