Panel rejects gay group forum in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission voted 5 to 4 against lending its name to an October forum on bullying of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youths. The decision drew criticism and may be reconsidered at the next meeting set for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall council chambers. A commissioner warned of potential lightning at that session.
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University of Iowa staff reject union drive by large margin
A University of Iowa vote by non supervisory professional and scientific staff favored by 1 254 to 641 to not join SEIU Local 199, with 74 percent turnout of eligible workers. Organizers cited limited time to educate voters and ongoing pay concerns as factors in the defeat.
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Iowa life is a guy thing shows coed baby shower
Mitch and Melanie Gross join friends in a coed baby shower with no pink blue clichés. Guests enjoy gourmet pizza and cocktails while mom-to-be abstains. The piece notes men increasingly participate in bridal and baby showers and learn to host.
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Residency rule could push sex offenders toward homelessness
Cedar Rapids resident Steven Dose, a convicted sex offender, warns a new state law forcing offenders to relocate may drive many back to prison. He says limited funds and lack of housing leave him with nowhere to live and the risk of reoffending to return to custody. Dose cites a Linn County conviction from 2000 for lascivious acts with a minor.
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Iowa law bars sex offenders who abused minors within 2000 feet of minors
Linn County Sheriff Don Zeller notes the new Iowa statute prohibits offenders who abused children from living within 2000 feet of a child setting. He emphasizes enforcement over sympathy as the registry links to the national database and cites ongoing legal challenges.
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Clancey Named Cedar Rapids Chamber President
Former Cedar Rapids Mayor Lee Clancey, 56, was named president of the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. She becomes the first woman to hold the role on a permanent basis, succeeding Ron Corbett who resigned to rejoin CRST International. Clancey begins Sept. 6 and will guide downtown redevelopment, transportation and education improvements, and regional tech cooperation.
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