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Iowa early News Headlines: Mon., Nov. 23rd 2015

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November 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man who is interested in economics and international relations is one of 32 American Rhodes Scholars who will have the opportunity to attend prestigious Oxford University in England. Iowa City native Jeffrey Ding was one of the winners announced Sunday out of 869 applicants. In addition to economics, Ding is also studying political science and Chinese at the University of Iowa.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Ted Cruz is among the most hated men in Washington— and that’s the way he wants it. Cruz is casting himself as the grown-up, conservative alternative to outsiders Donald Trump and Ben Carson. But he suggests that some of his GOP rivals have gone too far. Cruz says in an AP interview, “Are there some in the Republican Party whose rhetoric is unhelpful with regard to immigration? Yes.”

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is proposing a new tax break for people caring for aging parents and grandparents as part of a series of benefits she is says will help middle-class families. The Democratic presidential candidate is unveiling her latest proposal on Sunday. She is seeking a tax credit of up to $6,000 to offset caregiving expenses for elderly relatives.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads is out after seven seasons. Iowa State says athletic director Jamie Pollard told Rhoads on Sunday that he’s making the change. Rhoads will coach his final game with Iowa State on Saturday at West Virginia.