Freedom Festival Returns After June Flood In Cedar Rapids
The Gazette notes the June flood damaged thousands of homes and businesses but Cedar Rapids restores Hope with a revised three day Freedom Festival. The event runs Labor Day weekend at Kirkwood Community College and Veterans Memorial Stadium beginning with a 9 a.m. parade at Kirkwood and concluding Monday evening with music and fireworks.
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New Bohemia Music Festival Expands In Freedom Festival Lineup
The New Bohemia Music Festival returns as a three day event, growing from one day with more than 60 music groups across Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Iowa City venues. Proceeds fund recovery in the New Bohemia Cultural District after flood damage. Balloon Glow shines at Brucemore Mansion Friday.
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Education driven candidate for Cedar Rapids school board
The Sept 9 election features Lisa Kuzela, a long-time education advocate with roles in Northwest Neighborhood Association Cedar Rapids Crime Stoppers and Linn County Partnership on Substance Abuse. Her background as teacher tutor and college instructor supports her goal to prevent underage drinking and strengthen learning for area youths.
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Shared jail idea for Linn and Johnson counties prompts debate
Readers discuss feasibility after 579 votes on a prior question. A new poll invites opinions on Barack Obama’s acceptance speech and civic leadership in Cedar Rapids as residents are urged to stay informed for upcoming elections.
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Bigotry in a California fertility clinic sparks legal ruling
Guadalupe Benitez, a lesbian, faced denial of artificial insemination by doctors citing beliefs. the California Supreme Court ruled physicians cannot deny treatment based on sexual orientation. The decision upholds non discrimination in medical care amid broader debates on religious liberty.
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