More families suing over bullying after suicides
Jeannie Chambers, mother of Kenneth Weishuhn who killed himself at 14, considers charges against bullies but fears hurting another mother. The piece notes rising civil actions against schools and bullies, with lawyer Sam Wolfe citing stronger courts and growing societal concern driving more suits.
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DES Moines
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Sioux City
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Kenneth Weishuhn
Sam Wolfe
Southern Poverty Law Center
Wolfe
Nabozny v Ashland district over harassment of gay student
In 1994 Jamie Nabozny sued Ashland Wisconsin School District with Lambda Legal alleging failure to stop anti gay harassment. He says classmates beat him near the library causing internal injuries and a hospital stay. Court documents note his report to officials.
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Oak Hill renewal lifts values in surrounding homes
In Oak Hill near Mercy Medical Center and Metro High School new homes built 2009 2010 spurred property gains for older houses. Gerald Wheeland saw his 56 year old ranch rise 12 percent from 2010 to 2011 while citywide values grew 1.5 percent. Across Oak Hill 10 percent gains noted for about 100 homes worth over 40000.
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Scott Labus
Realtors say incentives harm Cedar Rapids housing market
Realtors warn incentive programs distort the Cedar Rapids housing market amid disaster aid. A Maxfield Research study cited concerns over federal dollars allocated after the 2008 flood, with funds arriving ahead of spending readiness, slowing buyouts and demolitions as rebuilding progressed.
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Cedar Rapids
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U.S.-China talks imperiled by activist escape and Taiwan jet sale
The dispute clouds ahead of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue as Chen Guangcheng seeks U.S. protection after fleeing house arrest in China. Reports also say Washington may sell new fighter jets to Taiwan, a move likely to provoke Beijing.
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Texas
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