ISD’s Daily Brief, Friday, March. 11

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A student waits to get on CyRide, the public transit system available to students in Ames.

Spring Break hours for CyRide, ISU services

STEM this Spring Break

Continuing its efforts in educating young kids on robotics, coding and mathematics, the local Sylvan Learning Center will host another Spring Break STEM camp this year. To learn more about the important programs that help shape young students education, view the full story here.

Iowa Utilities Board approves Bakken pipeline

The Iowa Utilities Board voted 3-0 on Thursday to approve the Bakken oil pipeline, which would carry crude oil through four states, including Iowa. More details on the pipeline and the states effected here.

U.S. Senate race shapes up

The U.S. Senate race from Iowa is shaping up between four Democratic contenders and incumbent Sen. Chuck Grassley. For more information on why the Senate election is so crucial, view the full story here.

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