AEA denies I C parents busing appeal
The Grant Wood Area Education Agency board rejected by a 7-1 vote the appeal of an Iowa City School District ruling that cut discretionary bus service for 44 high schoolers. Parents argued safety at the Highway 6 First Avenue crossing. they plan to appeal to the State Board of Education.
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Terry McCoy
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Grant Wood
Highway 6
First Avenue
Coralville
Iowa City West High School
Lane Plugge
Margaret Simons
Eze
Iowa
State Board of Education
Simons
Johnson County urged as model for aging services in Gazette
Johnson County leads a push for livable communities for seniors with a forum praising progress and urging improvements. Officials propose volunteer transportation, walkable areas, expanded health and housing options, and universal design incentives while noting future challenges.
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Iowa City
Bob Elliott
Johnson County
Policy Board
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Iowa City Council
Johnson County Council of Governments
Washington County set to adopt redistricting plan
Washington County Re districting Commission approved a tentative five district plan with a public hearing slated for Oct. 10. The plan, designed for roughly 4,140 residents per district, splits Washington city and covers Kalona English River Jackson Township Riverside Ainsworth Crawfordsville Wellman Brigh ton and West Chester while awaiting final approval from the Board of Supervisors and the Iowa Commissioner of Elections for the November 2008 elections.
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Washington County
Ews
Washington
Iowa
Washington County Redistricting Commission
Jackson Township
Iowa Township
Riverside
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Wellman
Brighton
City of
West Chester
Board of Supervisors
Powerball and Lotto Results from Sept 19 Draws
Lottery results show Powerball numbers 20 25 26 45 46 with Powerball 15 and a $38.1 million jackpot plus 3x Power Play. Iowa picks include 100000 Cash Game 3812 19 33 and Hot Lotto 5 7 28 32 33 with Hotball 19. Illinois lists Little Lotto 5 8 12 26 27 and Lotto 4 8 35 38 40 47 with a $9.5 million jackpot.
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Iowa
Illinois
Fire damages rural Dyersville home on Olde Worthington Road
A fire caused by an electrical fault heavily damaged the Dennis Schlueter residence southeast of Dyersville on Olde Worthington Road Tuesday evening. Dubuque County sheriff reports about $30,000 in home damage and $3,000 in personal property loss with no injuries.
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Dyersville
Dennis Schlueter
Olde Worthington Road
Dubuque County
Mount Vernon City Attorney Resigns to Seek Council Seat
Mount Vernon city attorney Scott Peterson resigned to run for City Council. Peterson, partner in Nidey Peterson Erdahl and Tindal of Cedar Rapids, previously served as assistant city attorney and also acts as attorney for Pale North Liberty and Walford. The council named Erek Sittig as replacement and Sara Smith as assistant city attorney.
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Mount Vernon
Scott Peterson
Peterson
Nidey, Peterson
Burlington man found at fire dies from smoke inhalation
William W. Wilson 61 was found dead in his burning Burlington home Monday morning from smoke inhalation per Des Moines County Medical Examiner Eugenio Torres. His wife Beth Wilson 48 lives nearby and says he was remodeling the house owned by their children. Fire cause under investigation.
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Burlington
William W. Wilson
Des Moines
Eugenio Torres
Wilson
Beth Wilson
Davenport woman sentenced in January stabbing death
Megan Price, 21, of Davenport, was given up to 10 years for killing her boyfriend in January. Convicted on a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter after facing trial for second degree murder which could bring 50 years. Price was arrested after.
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Davenport
Megan Price
Price
Gazette tips line urged for news stories and photos
The Gazette invites readers to call with tips for stories and photos. Contact numbers in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and toll free lines are provided for tips and subscriptions. The note emphasizes audience engagement with the Gazette and its news services.
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