Legislature wrestles with water quality and cannabis reforms
Iowa lawmakers in 2017 faced final days as Republicans pressed major bills on water quality funding and expanded medical cannabis while budgeting for unresolved items. House Speaker Linda Upmeyer called the session historic, Governor Branstad praised productivity, while Democrats decried an attack on workers and families amid caucusing.
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Senate
Linda Upmeyer
Clear Lake
Terry Branstad
Metro STEAM Academy rain barrels aid environmental goals
Cedar Rapids students at Metro High School in the STEAM Academy built rain barrels to collect stormwater as part of Earth Day activities. Teachers note stormwater runoff is a key urban issue and the project emphasizes practical environmental protection.
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Stephen Mally
the Gazette
Liz Deutsch
Tamika McQueen
Eric Rice
Joss Boddie
Metro High School
Cedar Rapids
Metro Steam Academy
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Academy
Chuck Tonelli
EcoFest in Cedar Rapids at NewBo district
A one day EcoFest today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Cedar Rapids in the NewBo district starting at NewBo City Market on Third Street SE. Organizers invite residents to explore eco friendly exhibits and activities.
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Cedar Rapids
NewBo
NewBo City Market
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Former UI athletics official testifies in dispute over firing
Erin Jordan reports in Des Moines that Jane Meyer, once UI associate athletics director, alleges gender and sexual orientation discrimination after being transferred in 2014 and later fired following her partner Tracey Griesbaum’s dismissal as head field hockey coach. Meyer seeks nearly $1 million in lost wages.
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University of Iowa Athletics
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Gary Barta
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Jane Meyer
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Meyer
Department
Tracey Griesbaum
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