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Yesterday at 8:41 AM  Iowa lawmakers have reached a spending compromise for Iowa's public universities and other education programs.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Senate Democrats have offered a new compromise on education policy that would allow school districts to opt out of adopting changes.

Friday, April 12, 2013  But his legal troubles aren't over yet.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The ruling clears the way for Davis to be released from custody.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Centerville man charged with threatening terrorism will have a mental competency exam.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Senate and the House have developed different versions of Governor Terry Branstad's plan to improve Iowa schools.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  A subcommittee in the Republican-majority House did not approve the bill Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Centerville police say Brian Davis, 51, is being held in the Appanoose County Jail on $50,000 bond.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Increases for teacher pay is part of the reform plan in Iowa.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gov. Branstad wants Iowa to be in the top 10 states for student standardized reading and math scores.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  More and more Iowa flu cases have been reported.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Iowa officials say public schools have reported overall jump in enrollment for the 2012-13 school year.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Vocabulary scores for Iowa's fourth-graders have dropped from 2009.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.