Iowa City Police Expand Study On Traffic Stops Disparities
The Iowa City Police Department will broaden an ongoing study that found minority drivers face higher odds of being stopped searched and arrested than white and Asian motorists. The project aims to identify factors behind these disparities and guide policy improvements.
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Solon snaps Regina's 56 game football streak
Solon defeated Iowa City Regina 29 to 28 in overtime to end Regina's 56 game football winning streak. The dramatic finish occurred last night and advances Solon in the season's standings.
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Five Generations Unite in Prairieburg Church Ceremony
A small Prairieburg church hosts a rare five generation marriage milestone. The ceremony gathers multiple generations, highlighting family roots, faith, and community ties within the town.
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Local option sales tax winners and losers in Linn County
The revised distribution of 1 percent local option sales tax favors unincorporated Linn County and Linn County Board of Supervisors while Marion and Hiawatha lose shares. Marion receives 4.19 million, down 6.75 percent. Hiawatha about 835 thousand, down 9.65 percent. Linn County Conservation will gain about 428 thousand to 5.33 million, with 25 percent of LOST to that department.
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Hawkeye fans see new structure taking shape
Vanessa Miller reports on the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital as it nears completion and aims to host patient captains for Hawkeye events. Treyton, a 12 year old Ottumwa boy with an autoimmune disease who lost a leg last year, may spend time in the 292 million facility when it opens in spring 2016.
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Ice Bucket Challenge fuels massive ALS fundraising push
The ALS Association reports the Ice Bucket Challenge has raised 100 million dollars since July 29 with donors from under 1 to 200 thousand dollars. Executives say global reach could sustain momentum beyond initial surge. The piece notes interest from top figures and mentions Beth Kanter’s perspective on measuring networked nonprofits.
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