Iowa City Fire Department faces civil rights hearing
Former Iowa City firefighter Jesse King testifies that racism and sexism influenced Eaton's treatment. Colleagues describe Eaton as unpopular and disruptive while Chief Keating defends a ban on breastfeeding at the station citing impact on others. The Civil Rights Commission explores gender bias in hiring transfers and discipline.
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Campbell offered chance to re apply for police position
Coralville Police Chief Robert Stadley stated Chris Campbell the former University of Iowa wrestler was asked to reapply for a Coralville police role. Campbell, who had protested a hiring decision as a black applicant, said he is no longer interested and has other commitments.
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State ends case against Maj. Gen. Joseph May
U.S. Attorney Roxann Conlin presents final arguments in the federal felony case accusing Maj. Gen. Joseph May, retired, of 12 illegal National Guard flights to Florida New Orleans and Las Vegas to visit his fiancée and then covering up the trips. May contends the flights were official training trips.
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