Mobile home sales hurting in Iowa and beyond
Busy lots sit empty as 11 pads in Bon-Aire Iowa City and four in Western Hills Coralville show vacancy. Finances for manufactured homes are tightening and federal rules may worsen the squeeze on low income housing, say experts.
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West Branch
Iowa City
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Iowa Valley Habitat For Humanity
Joe Havendick
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Cedar Rapids Seen as Underserved Gaming Market
An investor group pursuing a license to build and operate a casino in Cedar Rapids argues the city is the most underserved gaming market in the state. The report notes policy delays and market potential as key factors in the bid.
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C.R
Cedar Rapids
UI Colleges Partner On Entrepreneurship Education
The University of Iowa colleges of education and business join to create new methods for teaching entrepreneurship, aiming to enhance practical learning and foster student innovation across disciplines.
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University of Iowa Colleges of Education and Business
Xavier sweeps Linn-Mar in MVC volleyball duel
Ninth-ranked Cedar Rapids Xavier swept Linn-Mar 25-18 25-19 25-18 in a Valley Division MVC match advancing their win streak and solidifying standings.
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MVC
Cedar Rapids
Xavier
Linn-Mar
Ben Franklin Crafts to Liquidate at Mall
Ben Franklin Crafts announces liquidation sales beginning today as it plans to close its mall location by the end of next month. The move affects staff and remaining inventory as storewide discounts begin.
Study finds two year degrees beat four year pay in first year
A College Measures study across Arkansas Colorado Tennessee Texas and Virginia shows associate degrees and occupational certificates yield higher first year salaries than some four year degrees. The report argues funding should bolster community colleges as a practical path to good careers and pay.
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American Institutes For Research and Matrix Knowledge Group
Arkansas
Col
Orado
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Mark Schneider
College Measures
Schneider
Boehner backs Obama Syria airstrike plan
President Obama pushes for congressional approval of a limited strike on Syria in retaliation for chemical weapon use. House Speaker John Boehner endorsed action after a White House meeting with bipartisan leaders.
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Barack Obama
Syria
Senate
White House
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House
John Boehner
Ohio
Boehner
United States
Iowa lawmakers limit support for Syria strike
Iowa congressmen offer only conditional backing to President Obama's Syria action. Senator Chuck Grassley notes Iowa residents at town halls voiced many questions and showed little support for military intervention. Democratic senate candidates express skepticism on U S involvement.
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Iowa
Barack Obama
Syria
Congress
Chuck Grassley
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