Lawmakers face April deadline to lift Iowa civil statute
ES MOINES-Bill Wahl recalls growing up along Dubuque bluffs and joining Boy Scout Troop 23 in 1964. He describes mentorship by assistant scoutmaster Kenny Krakow, who later engaged in troubling conversations about girls and sexuality during rides home after meetings. Krakow's actions are recounted as part of the feature on Wahl's memories.
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Tucson
Ariz
Dubuque
Eagle Point Park
Vahl
Boy Scouts
Iowa
Boy Scouts of America
ES Moines
Bill Wahl
Dubuque’s Bluffs
Boy Scout
Northeast
Kenny Krakow
Krakow
Curious Iowa explores how streets get their names
The Gazette answers reader questions on road naming in Iowa. Barb McMickle of Cedar Rapids asks about names like Cakebread Court in Marion, exploring the state’s streets, places, and cultural clues.
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Iowa
Barb McMickle
Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette
Marion
Cedar Valley
Boyson Road
Center Point Road
Hiawatha
Savannah Blake
the Gazette
Curious Iowa QR Question Prompt
A brief prompt inviting readers to scan a QR code to ask questions about Iowa. It mentions the state's culture and residents and encourages curiosity about local life. The note emphasizes engaging with current topics and community perspectives.
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Lowa
Harrison Elementary to stay open this fall in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids school district will keep Harrison Elementary and Madison Elementary open next year after pausing plans to demolish Harrison for a new school. Superintendent Tawana Grover cited uncertainty in construction transitions and the need to listen to community feedback while the rezoning decision remains unresolved.
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Tawana Grover
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11Th St. NW
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Cedar
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