UI spring grads prepare for life across many states and nations
About 560 graduates are set for a winter ceremony at the University of Iowa. The piece highlights Burgoni, an ISU student who lost hearing in his right ear after brain surgery, his adjustments to life with hearing loss, and internship leading to a design job. It notes other UI graduates heading to jobs in Des Moines and Minnesota and quotes President Harreld on public values and giving back.
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University of Northern Towa
Towa State
Hilton Coliseum
Burgoni
ISU
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Naperville
Iowa State
Vermeer Corp
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Comany
Little Falls
Minn
Columbus Junction
KCCI
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Pauw Prymanty
Iowa University of Iowa
Bruce Harreld
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Iowa City
Real Christmas trees stay popular despite droughts and early shopping shift
Hoffman notes repeated droughts and heavy rains have cut harvest years, yet families flock to real trees after Thanksgiving as traditions endure. Jan Pacovsky of Iowa grows says demand remains strong, with younger buyers seeking fresh trees and Cedar Rapids and surrounding shops citing home delivery and accessibility as keys to sales.
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Jan Pacovsky
Iowa Christmas Tree Growers Association
Iowa
Pacovsky
Pine Acres
New Hampton
Traci Olson
Earl May Nursery & Garden Center
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city manager faces 3.5 percent raise amid retention talks
Cedar Rapids council weighs 3.5 percent raise for City Manager Pomeranz and 4 percent raises for City Clerk Amy Stephenson and City Attorney Jim Fritz as retention remains a concern. Pomeranz would earn 278,875 dollars base plus 90,458 in deferred compensation and 300 monthly for a vehicle with a 25,000 annual bonus after age 65. incoming mayor supports the increase.
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Cedar Rapids
Gulick
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Morelli
Thegazette
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Brad Hart
Hart
City of
Outgoing Cedar Rapids council to unveil mayor portrait
Cedar Rapids hosts a 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday reception outside City Hall to honor five outgoing council members and unveil Mayor Ron Corbett's portrait at 3 p.m. The event, open to the public, features charcoal sketches of Cedar Rapids mayors.
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Ron Corbett
First St
Corbett
Kris Gulick
Ralph Russell
Pat Shey
Justin Shields
Council Chambers
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