Wind power leads Iowa with nation’s highest share
The American Wind Energy Association notes Iowa generates 5.5 percent of its electricity from wind, the highest in the U S. Wind farms deliver about 1271 megawatts powering roughly 320000 homes and support local jobs. Open interviews for Cedar Rapids police chief run at City Hall with seven finalists. Finalist interviews conclude by June for a new chief. The Linn and Washington County supervisors races attract many candidates from both parties, signaling heightened engagement.
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American Wind Energy Association
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
West Branch
City Hall
Linn
Cedar Rapids reader lauds Matthew 25 Hub charity drive
A Cedar Rapids reader praises Matthew 25 Hub and Methodist efforts at Taylor School, noting socks and underwear drives, summer picnics, gifts at Christmas, and calls for broader support for poor children. The letter references local mall revival and critiques of outsider views on the area’s economy.
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Cedar Rapids
Taylor School
Clint
Corridor debates takeout container rules for biodegradables
City councils in Corridor weigh requiring restaurants to use biodegradable food containers for takeout and pickup. Proposals argue environmental benefits and waste reduction, while opponents cite higher costs for small eateries and supply limitations. Public feedback cites litter concerns and the need for clear standards.
Survey on housework gap and war opinion letters
A GazetteOnline poll asks if men do seven extra hours of housework weekly and if marriage eases chores for men. Readers respond about war defense, airport costs, and road maintenance workers with thanks and retirement wishes.
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GazetteOnline.com
Cedar Rapids housing audit shows racial discrimination in 29 of 39 firms
An audit by the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission reveals that 29 of 39 property management companies discriminate against Black housing applicants. Methods include denying units to Blacks or steering them to low income or substandard housing while White applicants are shown available units. The report flags violations of federal law and urges corrective action. A separate grocery price survey shows Cedar Rapids costs rising from 39.86 to 45.85 and Iowa City from 40.76 to 47.55 for basic items, with energy costs blamed.
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Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission
Chicago Fair-Housing
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
American Farm Bureau
Iowa City
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Missiles Strike in Somalia Draws Civilian Suffering
The March 3 Dobley missile strike hit Mohamed Nuuriye Salaad’s home, injuring his 15 year old daughter Amina and others. U S strikes target al Qaida suspects but civilians suffer, fueling anger and insurgency in Somalia and prompting calls for human rights action. Jennifer Daskal and Leslie Lefkow of Human Rights Watch describe the broader crisis and policy needs ahead of a U N Security Council session.
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Los Angeles Times
Dobley
Somalia
Mohamed Nuuriye Salaad
Salaad
Amina
U.S
al- Qaida
Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan
Africa
Hassan Turki
Itihaad al Islamiya
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Turki
Bush
United States
al-Qaida
Nabhan
Mogadishu
Independent Commission of Inquiry
U.N. Security Council
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Calif
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Human Rights Watch
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