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Bush Tax: Summer programs feel pinch of budget cutbacks

Bush Tax: Summer programs feel pinch of budget cutbacks Des Moines Register Budget cuts have become the norm for local school districts this year, forcing administrators to make sweeping cutbacks. That trend will continue into the summer months as the … Continue reading

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GLOBAL WARMING: “The Day After Tomorrow”…Fact or Fantasy?

GLOBAL WARMING: “The Day After Tomorrow”…Fact or Fantasy?By Connie Corcoran Wilson, M.S., EditorA student of mine from South Korea, Sang Jun Baek, who is currently studying to become a  chiropractor at Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, recently wrote a paper on … Continue reading

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GLOBAL WARMING: “The Day After Tomorrow”…Fact or Fantasy? [FULL TEXT]

GLOBAL WARMING: “The Day After Tomorrow”…Fact or Fantasy? [FULL TEXT]By Connie Corcoran Wilson, M.S., EditorA student of mine from South Korea, Sang Jun Baek, who is currently studying to become a chiropractor at Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, recently wrote a paper … Continue reading

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Iowa City: Protest doesn’t slow down City’s graduates

Iowa City: Protest doesn't slow down City's graduates by Rob Daniel, Iowa City Press-Citizen It was a tale of two worlds at City High's graduation Saturday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. As the 330 graduates marched to their seats inside the … Continue reading

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Iowa in the News: Elections

Johnson County Sheriff's Race May Up Voter Turnout Iowa City Press-Citizen Experienced and qualified candidates are a couple of reasons why voters and Democratic party officials say turnout will be high for the June 8 Johnson County sheriff's primary. The … Continue reading

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Iowa SHARE: Strengthening Communities Through Volunteer Service

Iowa SHARE: Strengthening Communities Through Volunteer Service Have you heard about SHARE in your community? SHARE is a private, non-profit organization that builds and strengthens communities through volunteer service. The organization offers up to a fifty percent savings on nutritious … Continue reading

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Bush Will Take Iowa . . . No, Kerry Will . . . No, Bush . . . No, Kerry . . .

Bush Will Take Iowa . . . No, Kerry Will . . . No, Bush . . . No, Kerry . . . Whiplash! Look at this May 27th entry from the Centre for Public Opinion & Democracy: Bush Would … Continue reading

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Iowans Bridge The Gap For Health Care: June 19th

Iowans Bridge The Gap For Health Care: June 19thOn Saturday, June 19th, tens of thousands of people will join together across the country to bridge the gap in health care.  From the Golden Gate Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge, be … Continue reading

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Iowa City Plans Anti-hate Counter-presence for Tomorrow

Iowa City Plans Anti-hate Counter-presence for Tomorrow HARRT, Johnson County's Hate Acts Rapid Response Team, together with other concerned organizations, is coordinating a counter-presence to the Fred Phelps anti-gay protest scheduled for tomorrow, May 29th, from 6:45 pm to 7:30 … Continue reading

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News & Notes from Diebold and Deanland

News & Notes from Diebold & Deanland Quick!  Go Visit This Website Before Diebold Files Suit To Shut It Down! If you want a good chill first thing in the morning, go visit The Diebold Variations. These faux posters criticize … Continue reading

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