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Who Should Pay For Preschool For The Middle Class?

By Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report | June 25, 2018

Low-income parents in the United States often can’t get into public preschools while middle-income parents can’t afford to pay for private preschools. As the price of private preschool soars and states spend more than ever on public programs for the poor, will the middle class be left behind?

higher education

Iowa State University President Says Better Communication Needed From University

By Jeff Stein | May 21, 2018

Iowa State University officials need to do a better job telling Iowans — taxpayers, business leaders and especially Iowa legislators — about the value ISU and the state’s universities give Iowa, ISU president Wendy Wintersteen said in an IowaWatch interview. Listen to the podcast of that interview.

IowaWatch Connection

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Legislature Reaches Key Tax Deal, Education Funding Still Uncertain

By Jeff Stein | March 14, 2016

The tenth week of the 2016 legislative session is over, with surprising breakthroughs on budget issues just before the second funnel deadline.

2016 Legislative Session

IowaWatch Connection Podcast: Issues That Plagued Last Year’s Legislative Session Return In 2016

By Jeff Stein | January 25, 2016

The Iowa legislature is back in session. We’ll talk with lawmakers from both parties, from around the state, about their priorities for this year’s session, and hear from analysts about what they expect.

Blog

Inside The Reporter’s Notebook: How The Gazette Dug Into High State Tax Credit For Private Schools

By Clare McCarthy | August 20, 2015

The Gazette’s investigative reporter Erin Jordan explains the reporting she did to reveal why some Iowans are concerned about a generous tax credit Student Tuition Organizations get to assist students at private schools.

Business & Consumer Affairs

30 Years In, Iowa Lottery Runs Contrary To States That Directly Fund Public Education

By Lu Shen | January 6, 2015

Iowa has resisted a trend adopted by other states of funneling lottery proceeds straight into public education. Yet, a myth that the Iowa Lottery, which marks its 30th anniversary milestone this year, does is so prevalent that Mary Neubauer, Iowa Lottery’s vice president of external relations, said she continually has to clarify the misconception.

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Iowa City mobile home park replacement promises unkept

Promised help for residents at a deteriorating mobile home park tabbed for redevelopment hasn't happened, so something new is needed.

Source: The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Register watchdog report leads to state investigation

Two state agencies and a non-profit legal aid organization for low-income residents are investigating property managers named in a Des Moines Register watchdog story for allegedly ignoring rental property defects.

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