Iowa earns poor affordability grade for college costs
The national report card rates Iowa highly on preparation participation and completion but gives a poor affordability grade. It notes tuition rose 97 percent in seven years as state funding declined, adding a fair share of costs to families. The state also earns a low B in benefits from a educated populace.
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States fall short on college affordability across the nation
Forty three states earned failing grades for college affordability as costs consume a larger share of family incomes. No state posted higher than a C, signaling broad access challenges nationwide.
Regular Army Soldiers Seen Through Families’ Eyes
Iowa families of regular Army soldiers recall sendoffs and welcomes for National Guard troops while noting that regulars in Iraq face grimmer realities. Nancy Griffith laments Rob Griffith lacks peers who share his experience, as Marion and Ely parents praise guardsmen but stress grit of service and desire for safe homecomings. Royal Bradley, 29, and brother Gary, 34, both served or serving in Iraq, with Royal pursuing a military career and family members reflecting on wartime sacrifice.
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Bush confirms CIA interrogation program in secret jails
President Bush acknowledged on Wednesday that the United States interrogated hardened terrorists in secret CIA facilities around the world. He said the disclosure changes the administration's secrecy stance and follows months of protests over detainee treatment.
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Easter Iowa political calendar seeks candidate data
Gazette seeks information for an ongoing Easter Iowa political calendar. The site is a work in progress and will be updated through the fall campaigns. Candidates are urged to submit requested details to Gazette editor Mark Bowden at the contact provided.
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