Professor Hassan discusses Islamic women's rights in Cedar Rapids
Prof Hassan from the University of Louisville spoke at Theatre Cedar Rapids on Women's Equality Day and led Sunday workshops at the Sheraton. She addressed Quran creation references, gender roles, and the gap between Islamic teachings and practices, noting reforms in Afghanistan and amnesty petitions.
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Hassan
University of Louisville
Kentucky
Cedar Rapids
Sheraton Four Points Hotel
Afghanistan
Amnesty International
Lahore
Pakistan
Hakim Ahmad Shuja
St. Mary’s College
University of Durham
England
United States
Inmates in Iowa Drug Offense Population Surges
Iowa's prison study shows 1,611 inmates crime records indicate drug offenses. That figure marks a 108 percent rise from 1995 and places drug offenders as the largest single group among 7,723 inmates.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning
Clinton Defense Fund Contributors from Eastern Iowa List
Eastern Iowa donors to the Clinton Legal Defense Funds Trust include Cedar Rapids residents such as Robert Arnold and Craig Jensen with various listed amounts, Iowa City contributors like George DeMellow and Laura J Hahn, plus donors from Solon Mount Vernon North English and other towns. Amounts range from 1 to 1,000 dollars, with many individuals named and town affiliations noted.
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Iowa
The
Clinton Legal Defense Funds Trust
Cedar Rapids
Robert Arnold
Carol Burns
Eleanor Cashman
Ronald Duarte
Chirantan Grosh
Paul Huber
Eugene H. Jahncke
Craig Jensen
Marian Kennedy
Arlee M. McKiernan
David C. Nicholas
Wendell Oliver
Volunteer opportunities and contacts in Linn County
Local organizations list varied volunteer roles across Linn County. Volunteering includes RSVP for seniors, United Way drives, museum and science center positions, Indian Creek Nature Center programs, Fantasy of Lights planning, and MDA Telethon support with contact numbers.
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LIV
United Way
Iowa
Call
RSVP
Linn County
National Kidney Foundation
History Center
Admissions Desk
Indian Creek Nature Center
Metro instructor earns national teacher award
Sally Fairchild of Metro High School received the Family and Consumer Sciences National Teacher of the Year award for 1999 2000. Her innovative clown troupe and dropout prevention grant have boosted attendance self esteem and student engagement while she also runs a merchandise project and money management classes.
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Fairchild
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C.R
By Pam Hinman
Zeineb Mehndi
Mehndi
Central City
Clinton Defense Fund
Iowa City
George DeMellow
Laura J Hahn
Joel L. Horowitz
Patricia L. Huff
Katherine L. Muhly
Katherine Muhly
Loni Parrott
James L. Price
Charles H. Read
Roberta Williams
P. Cancilla
Solon
Helen Danforth
Mount Vernon
John Finch
North English
Lois A. Finke
New London
Peter Hartford
Oxford
Nancy Jurgensen
Mechanicsville
Jerome K. Leach
Fredericksburg
Thomas R. Leitch
Swisher
Charles E Marberry
Lloyd McDole
Marion
Jeanne Nelson
North Liberty
Karen O'Meara
Elkader
Deimar E. Wilson
Springville
Pridipongse Witherspongse
Sigourney
Amoena
St. SE
Fantasy of Lights
Ellis Park
Hillcrest Family Services
Somos
Miu
CAC
Center Point Road
KFC
Sid
Metro
By Janet Borholm
Marion Independent
Iowa Health System
Iowa Farm Bureau Agricultural Foundation
Thomas C. Porter Associates
Washington High School
Ruth White
National Council of Teachers of English
Janet Borheim
Janetr
Tyiowa
Sally Fairchild
Parenting
7Th Ave
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