Both Davenport and Scott County discussed federal funding that may be at risk. Bettendorf too faces uncertainty about millions in expected funds.

"That's one of the hardest parts about this, just living day to day and not knowing," Denise Carlton said. Her son Jakai has rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer.

Of the 27,866 students receiving an Education Savings Account from the state of Iowa this year, most attended private schools ...