Blue Zones effort aims for single-entity Iowa City application
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce plans a reapplication for Blue Zones status with many partners and grassroots awareness to boost resident participation. National Night Out saw at least 11 neighborhoods host events with police and firefighters sharing crime prevention materials. Emily Bicknese, 18, organized a program for nursing home residents to read to orphans abroad by collecting books and producing CDs.
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Drought, burn bans, and stalled Westdale Mall deal in Iowa
As of late last week 66 Iowa counties remained under a state burn ban with 18 in Eastern Iowa. Crops deteriorated despite spotty rains and river levels fell causing fish kills while wells dry up. Cooler air brought temporary relief after a record hot July. The Westdale Mall purchase by John Frew and partners fell through due to lingering lease issues from about 60 tenants, halting plans to demolish most stores except anchors and redevelop the site.
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Inter Religious Council decries religious violence and calls for unity
A Linn County council letter condemns anti Sikh and anti Muslim violence, cites rising hate incidents, urges solidarity and action. It urges passage of pancreatic cancer research bills and notes Shriners work, with personal reflections on pay equity for educators and presidents.
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Cedar Rapids
Cruz and Rubio Seen as Latinos Appeal for GOP Renewal
The piece argues the Republican Party must broaden appeal to Latinos and youth with candidates like Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio. It notes Latinos are not monolithic and remain persuadable, suggesting a bland but effective nominee could win new voters without pandering. It cautions against overreliance on white blandness.
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Democrats weigh abortion language in platform rethink
Pro choice advocates urge the platform committee to soften the abortion plank to appeal to moderates and Blue Dog voters. Nancy Keenan of NARAL testifies as Jane Robert presses for a more tolerant stance, citing polls and past electoral dynamics in Pennsylvania and Congress.
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