Palo volunteer firefighter suspended over blue light impersonation
Kevin Hutchins, a Palo firefighter for about five years, faces charges of impersonating a police officer after using blue lights in his personal vehicle to pull over a motorist in Iowa City. State law limits blue lights to alert emergency responders and requires permits for such devices.
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the Gazette
Palo
Iowa City
Kevin Hutchins
Iowa
Marion
Terry Jackson
Steve Mason
Hutchins
Hiawatha
Coralville
What are blue lights for in firefighting traffic rules
Blue lights alert motorists that a firefighter is en route to an emergency. Drivers should yield to emergency vehicles and may stop only when required by law. Firefighters must obey all traffic laws and cannot speed.
Cedar Rapids and Urbana see new strip clubs open
Community debate centers on Woody's Show Club in Cedar Rapids and Gat Daddy's Chop Shop Saloon in Urbana. Ministers warn of moral decay while an academic notes little evidence that strip clubs or juice bars erode social values.
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Woody
Cedar Rapids
Urbana
Pete LU
Legislature weighs delay on strict athletic eligibility rules
Legislators consider delaying the new athletic eligibility standards for high school athletes after protests from school officials and lawmakers. The Administrative Rules Review Committee will vote April 10 after the state Board of Education approved the rules. Chairman Rep. George Eichhorn notes growing concern from schools and constituents.
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James Q. Lynch
Gazette
State Board of Education
George Eichhorn
Stratford
Eichhorn
Iowa Board of Education adopts grading rule for athletes
Under state education board rules effective July 1, high school athletes must pass all classes at each final grading period or sit out 20 days of competition. A semester F grade bars competition for 20 days, and if the season ends the ineligibility carries to the next season.
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State Board of Education
Iowa
Debate heats up as Urbana juice bar opens
The Urbana opening of a juice bar sparks debate over moral impacts on the community. Faith leaders question why such businesses are allowed and raise concerns about women dancers, while secular voices see empowerment.
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Urbana
Unclear fragment prompts speculation about church members
The readable text questions whether customers would want relatives to know their actions. It mentions a pastor of Urbana Christian Church and references to women and men, with names such as Joan Lae and Amanda Swygart-Hobaugh in a fragmented context.
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Felts
Urbana
Interstate 380
Oi IV Omedi Ls
Joan Lae
Butt sketch artist Adams sketches attendees at NAACA conference
Adams, a butt-sketch artist for the Texas firm Original Butt Sketch, drew attendees from behind at the U S Cellular Center during a National Association for Campus Activities conference. She says it showcases "people's best side" and offers a unique perspective.
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the Gazette
Pine Adams
Atlanta
Wartburg College
U.S. Cellular Center
Cedar Rapids
Adams
Butt Sketch
Texas
National Association For Campus Activities
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