Excluded workers file complaint over relief delays in Johnson County
Immigrant rights coalition accuses Johnson County and Iowa City of delaying federal Rescue Plan funds for undocumented workers. Ninoska Campos says discrimination occurred. the group seeks 54 million for relief, hazard pay, housing, and transit. The case cites a Johnson County supervisor Twitter post questioning Campos work status.
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Excluded Workers Group
Johnson County
Iowa City
Ninoska Campos
Honduras
Human Rights Commission
Fund Excluded Workers Coalition
Ers
Coalition
Towa City
Rod Sullivan
Campos
Sullivan
South First Avenue
Catholic Worker House
Mercer Park
American Rescue Plan
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Linn County to hold ARPA feedback forums this summer
Linn County will host two public forums to gather input on spending 44 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Sessions are 5 30 to 7 p m Aug 23 at the Jean Oxley Public Service Center Cedar Rapids and 6 to 7 30 p m Aug 26 at the Lynn Dunn Memorial Building Central City.
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Linn County
Jean Oxley
Linn County Public Service Center
Second St
Cedar Rapids
Lynn Dunn
Linn County Fairgrounds
Central City Road
Central City
Cedar Rapids Public Library
World Health Organization Endorses Handling Newspapers
The World Health Organization says it is safe to handle newspapers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gazette reports that its printing facility and delivery contractors are taking extra precautions with gloves and frequent cleaning of equipment and user stations. A digital edition is available at thegazette.com via the Green Gazette link in the page footer.
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World Health Organization
Gazette
Thegazette.com
Gazette publication details and contact information
The Gazette established January 10 1883 is published daily at 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with postal paid status and a Falience company affiliation. Subscription rates list $9 weekly and $481.25 yearly with out of state $557.25 per year and seven day delivery. Postmaster address changes go to Gazette Co Inc 416 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401.
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Third St
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Gazette Communications Inc
Falience Company
Gazette Co. Inc
LGBTQ Center in C R receives $30000 grant
The Tanager Place LGBT Center in Cedar Rapids drew a $30000 grant from Amerigroup to expand programs and increase capacity for LGBTQ youth and families. Center director Lori Ampey says the funding moves toward a $100000 goal, with current operations serving about 40 children weekly across Eastern Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Tanager Place
Amerigroup
Estle Center
Lori Ampey
LGBTQ@ Center
Tanager
COVID-19
Iowa
Ampey
Anthem Co
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