Quinby Dies at 92 A Cedar Rapids Community Pillar
Bill Quinby, longtime Cedar Rapids resident and civic helper, died in his sleep at 92. He played a leading role in projects from Veterans Memorial Stadium to Habitat for Humanity and the Arc of East Central Iowa, earning praise as a relentlessly helpful, generous presence in the community. Kirk Ferentz lauded him as a pure, good-hearted man.
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Karen Delaney
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Iowa
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Jayceese
Emery Place
Robins
Savannah Blake
the Gazette
Why Midwest is Known for Supper Clubs
Bailey Cichon explores Midwest supper clubs as enduring social hubs for family gatherings, special occasions, and date nights. The piece recalls John Allen of Robins asking Curious Iowa readers about state culture and notes memories of the Ced-Rel Supper.
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Iowa
the Gazette
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Curious Iowa QR Question Prompt
A brief prompt invites readers to scan a QR code to ask questions about Iowa. It highlights Iowa culture and its residents and encourages curiosity. The item emphasizes engagement and community inquiry without naming specific people or events.
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Lowa
Khan listens to concerns about fertilizer plant deal
Iowa farmers voice worries over Koch Industries plan to buy Iowa Fertilizer Co. The FTC chair, Lina Khan, hearing from about 80 people at Gatherings Event Space, urged fair competitive markets while noting past anti trust battles and farmer price pressures in 2021 and 2022.
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Lina Khan
Iowa
Koch Industries
Federal Trade Commission
Khan
Obama
Iowa Democratic Party
Iowa Fertilizer Co
Aaron Heley Lehman
Iowa Farmers Union
Lehman
Black Hawk Bridge Reopens After Closure Near Lansing
The Black Hawk Bridge across the Mississippi at Lansing reopened this weekend after a February 25 closure due to shifting piers. The historic cross-river link between Lansing and Crawford County Wisconsin is now usable, avoiding a 70 mile detour or water taxi. An Iowa DOT manager cited nearby replacement bridge work as a possible factor in the old bridge’s instability.
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Erin Jordan
Black Hawk Bridge
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