Colleges Reject Tracking Plan Amid Terrorism Debate
Iowa colleges including the University of Iowa Iowa State University Drake University and Luther College publicly oppose a federal plan to track foreign students with magnetic cards. The bill would require campus reporting of international student changes and could curb enrollment, though some schools had supported abolishing the system.
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U.S
Bob Pesek
Airport Flights Rise While Passenger Load Drops
The commission notes most flights remain airborne though passenger loads are down about 50 percent. Short-term and upper-level airport parking is closed indefinitely with long-term lot used for drop-off and pickup. A $1.78 million contract was awarded to Horsfield Construction for the remaining Wright Brothers Boulevard section and a new terminal entrance road.
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Coordinated Interagency Partnership Regulating International Students
A House committee reviews a foreign student regulation bill as Leach and spokesman Bill Tait emphasize careful handling to avoid a closed society. The commission also awarded Kamal's Upholstery of Cedar Rapids a $28,103 passenger terminal seating contract over Ajram Upholstery's $32,770 bid.
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Kamal
Cedar Rapids
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State urged to add sexual orientation to civil rights law
The Iowa Civil Rights Commission voted 6 to 1 to urge the Legislature to amend the civil rights law to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation. Backers cite discrimination against gays and lesbians. opponents warn of special treatment for that group. The law currently protects eight categories including age race and sex.
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Alicia Claypool
Regional Roundup Highlights Local School Board Shifts
George Martin from Norway was re elected president of the Benton Community school board with Elaine Harrington as vice president and Dan O’Brien as treasurer. Sub pay set at 88 full day 44 half day. WAMAC Conference expansion proposal defeated due to travel and cost concerns. Center Point Urbana adds Connie Elgin as president and Todd Ramsey as vice president with regular meetings set. Independence school board policy change prompts concerns about students seeking help. Benton County supervisors approve 50282 for jail fire alarm system. Midwest Alarm Services to install eight additional alarms and test annually 1600.
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Ramsey
Don Burke
Richard Whitehead
Carmen Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Independence High School
John Speer
Ruth Kalkbrenner
Vinton
Benton
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Midwest Alarm Services
Des Moines
Iowa
Local government schedule and community listings in Cedar Rapids area
The Gazette lists an 8:30 a m informal Linn County and Cedar Rapids council sessions. It covers Planning Commission meetings and the Hiawatha Zoning Commission, plus a public forum Make it Happen Here at the National Czech Museum. Also notes parades thrifts markets and crime blotter with drunken driving charges.
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Iowa Lottery Draws and Jackpot Consolidation
Readable results show Iowa Lottery numbers for Cash Game 10 25 29 31 33 and Little Lotto 5 10 11 26 29. Illinois picks 3 1 0 1 and Pick 4 2 1 5 4 with midday and evening draws. Jackpot listed at 2 million.
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