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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 2021

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Biden Defends Handling Amid Afghan Chaos at Kabul

President Biden rejects blame for chaotic Kabul scenes as Afghans cling to planes seeking escape after the Taliban surge. He speaks from the White House amid criticism of two decades of U.S. and NATO efforts to build Afghan security forces.

Washington Joe Biden U.S Kabul America NATO White House Biden

Chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans flee Taliban

Chaos erupts at Kabul's airport as Afghans rush to evacuate with U S troops protecting diplomats. President Biden defends sticking to the withdrawal plan agreed during the Trump era despite a rapid Afghan collapse.

Kabul Taliban Ghan U.S Trump America Biden

Schools expand mental health support with COVID relief funds

In Eastern Iowa, districts add counselors as students return to in person learning. Clear Creek Amana school based therapist Chandran Lapel previously treated 34 students weekly during 2020 21, up from about 25 the year before. Un knowns persist as the third school year of the pandemic begins.

Chandran Lapel Clear Creek Amana Lapel Iowa Oak Hill Tiffin Liz Martin the Gazette

Regents faculty push for mask and vaccine mandates across Iowa public universities

Iowa faculty from Iowa City to Ames demand tougher COVID rules for the fall urging mask and vaccine mandates and remote work for high risk staff. UNI United Faculty filed a complaint with OSHA over safety concerns as professors vow stronger action and petitions.

Iowa City Iowa University of Northern Iowa United Faculty Union Board of Regents U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration United UNI COVID University of Iowa Iowa State University Regent

New school return advice urges COVID vaccination

Dr Hao Tran of UI Hospitals and Clinics urges vaccination for anyone 12 and older to protect children returning to in person classes. She emphasizes masking and distancing while noting the delta variant spreads widely across Iowa as the new school year begins.

Iowa City University of Iowa Hao Tran USHC Tran UIHC

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