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Iowa likely to approve new education standards today
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Iowa is expected to become the 30th state to adopt national standards for math and English. Guidelines would be in place by 2014.
Iowa families receive 2008 disaster assistance
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The Iowa Department of Economic Development announced it will reduce restrictions on the Replacement Housing Assistance Program. The program modification is expected to assist approximately 200 additional families across Iowa in need of funds for replacement housing after the 2008 disasters.
Iowa Drainage School
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The Iowa Drainage School is being offered to address farmland drainage issues on July 27-29 at the Borlaug Learning Center on the Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua, Iowa. "People looking to install a new drainage system or retrofit an existing system will want to attend this school," said Matt Helmers, ISU Extension agricultural engineer. "The workshop will focus on drainage ...
Iowa education leaders adopt national standards
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Iowa schools will shift to national standards for what students should master in math and English with in two years.
Iowa Adopts Core Education Standards
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The Iowa Board of Education has voted 6 to 0 to adopt the Common Core State Standards, a nationwide initiative to keep students nationally and internationally competitive.
Iowa Attorney General Seeks to Stop Three Charities
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Attorney General Tom Miller says he's working to stop three fundraising operations from soliciting donations in Iowa and wants the Legislature to change the law to make it easier to learn how charities spend their money.
Miss Iowa to throw out first pitch at Nats game
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Here's guessing the real Miss Iowa will not be booed when she takes the mound at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals say pageant winner Katherine Connors will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the team's home game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night -- a few days after Nationals pitcher Miguel Batista made reference to Miss Iowa as part of a self-effacing joke.
Iowa Workforce officials clarify unemployment benefits in Iowa
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DES MOINES Iowa Workforce Development officials offered some clarification on unemployment compensation in the state following comments by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley that the state missed out on federal money by not lowering the unemployment threshold for extended benefits.
Iowa Deployment; Send-Off Ceremonies Start Friday
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Starting Friday, thousands of Iowa National Guard members will begin the biggest mobilization since World War II. 2,800 Iowa soldiers will go to Afghanistan. There are several ceremonies planned across
Iowa State DB Sims charged in credit card case
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AMES, Iowa (AP) -Iowa State defensive back David Sims has been charged with unauthorized use of a credit card.
Iowa City bar Bo James to serve 30-day alcohol suspension during football season
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Downtown Iowa City bar BoJames will serve a 30-day liquor license suspension beginning Sept. 3 after selling alcohol to minors twice within a two-year period. The bar, located at 118 E. Washington St., will serve the suspension at one of the busiest times of the year in downtown Iowa City the [...]
Iowa Sales Tax Holiday to be held Aug. 6 - 7
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The 11th annual Iowa Sales Tax Holiday will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6 and 7, according to information from Iowa Department of Revenue. Qualifying clothing or footwear with a selling price of less than $100 will be exempt from sales and local option tax. The holiday does not include Sunday. Businesses that are open on these days and sell qualifying items are required to participate.
Iowa City Bar Sues City Over 21-Only Law
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IOWA CITY - The owner of The Summit bar in Iowa City has filed a lawsuit against the city, asking for compensation and an exemption from the 21-only law.
Iowa City man sues U.S. over health reform
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An Iowa City man temporarily residing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to study art has filed a lawsuit against the United States, challenging the constitutionality of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to a complaint filed July 26.
Iowa, Missouri not "Racing to the Top"
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Iowa and Missouri were left off the list of finalists in the second phase of "Race to the Top."
Iowa State player Sims charged in credit card case
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Iowa State defensive back David Sims has been charged with unauthorized use of a credit card. The aggravated misdemeanor charge was filed Tuesday by the Story County Attorney's Office. Sims is due in court Aug. 2. Cyclones coach Paul Rhoads issued a statement saying Sims will face disciplinary action internally.