Glasson endorses bold progressive agenda for Iowa
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Cathy Glasson blasts Reynolds Republicans for curbing collective bargaining and minimum wage gains. The nurse and SEIU Local 199 president calls for a $15 minimum wage, universal health care, union access, and a moratorium on large feedlots to tackle water quality. She argues nurses offer a people centered governance view.
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Cedar Rapids man accused of knifepoint tobacco outlet robbery
Cedar Rapids police arrested 61 year old Alvin B Brooks after a 7 15 p m Wednesday robbery at Smokin Joe s Tobacco Liquor Outlet 904 First Ave NW a knife was used and cash stolen from a clerk Brooks faces first degree robbery and drug charges and warrants include aggravated theft and false ID His wife Brenda L Brooks 68 was also arrested on drug possession charges
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Inmate Who Walked Away From Hospital Arrested in Cedar Rapids
Derek Kacher, 25, who escaped custody from Mercy Medical Center on July 17, was arrested by a U.S. Marshals Task Force in the 2200 block of Blairs Ferry Road NE. He earlier faced two counts of probation revocation and driving with a revoked license and now awaits trial plus an additional escape charge.
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Iowa GOP events highlight Ernst Lankford Fox Iowa banquet and Lincoln Dinner
Sen Joni Ernst and Sen James Lankford headline the Iowa Faith and Freedom Fall Family Banquet in Des Moines with Gov Kim Reynolds and Sec of State Paul Pate. Black Hawk County hosts its 10th Lincoln Dinner Aug 27 in Waterloo with Rod Blum Adam Gregg and Mary Mossman as speakers. Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer named vice chair of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee for 2018.
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Drumlines Set for Saturday Downtown Market Sneak Peek
Cedar Rapids and Dubuque drumlines perform Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. in Greene Square as a preview for the Tournament of Drums at Kingston Stadium at 7 p.m. Seven drum and bugle corps from the U.S. and Canada compete. Tickets cost 13 in advance or 15 at the gate. More info at TournamentOfDrums.com.
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Free Family Magic Show at Lowe Park Amphitheater
Magician Gayle Beewar and hypnotist Doug T perform a free, family friendly show at 7 p.m. Saturday on the Klopfenstein Amphitheater stage in Marion. Attendees may bring their own food and chairs. Parking options include three hard surface lots and grass overflow with access via Tower Terrace Road and Irish Drive.
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