Are School Officials Moving Too Fast on Revenue Purpose Statement Vote?: Iowa City Daily News Links, Nov. 29

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Adam Sullivan of the Press-Citizen writes that the Iowa City School District is growing the equivalent of a small school district every yearparents expressed concern that the district is moving too quickly on its desire to hold a vote on renewing the revenue purpose statement in February, a move which the district is doing to deal with this growth.

Mitchell Schmidt of the Press-Citizen writes that Lou Henri's new name is now "Sunny Restaurant" marking a change in owners, but not a change in menu.

Mark Carlson of KCRG reports that some Iowa City residents are relieved that the Iowa City levee proposal failed to pass, although it was backed by city officials.

Lee Hermiston of the Press-Citizen writes that the landlord accused of peeping on his female tenants could face up to 11 years in prison.

Tara Bannow of the Press-Citizen reports that UI President Sally Mason said that the Peter Gray scandal would not have been revealed to the public if it had not been leaked to the press.

An Iowa City woman is sticking to her guns and not paying her water bill due to what she feels is unfairing billing and this has resulted in her water being turned off. (Press-Citizen)

This is a cool idea, as Iowa Christmas tree growers are sending trees to troops stationed overseas. (Associated Press)

Sorry, you weren't the winner of the $550 lottery million jackpot. I'm guessing you already knew that. (Press-Citizen)

The Downtown District is planning an aggressive advertising campaign for the downtown writes Quentin Misiag of the Daily Iowan. 

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At a forum at Shimek Elementary School, some parents said the vote feels rushed and they might not have the necessary information before the February vote.

“I feel as if there’s additional information we’re not being told,” said Laurie Nash, who has two students at Hoover Elementary School. “By the time we hear things, it seems like the decision has already been made. It feels as though the opportunity for comment is too late.”

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