Cedar Rapids explores multimillion-dollar intergenerational center
City officials study a potential private supported multimillion-dollar dual-use facility to serve seniors and youth, expanding recreation beyond the North West Recreation Center. The plan aims to attract sports tourism and address aging population needs after Witwer Center loss in 2008, per the Age-Friendly Action Plan.
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Half of challenged school books return to shelves
A Washington Post analysis of about 900 book objections finds 49 percent of challenged titles are returned to shelves. LGBTQ themed books are most likely to be banned, with 16 percent permanently removed, while 17 percent face restrictions and reviews continue in many districts.
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Mississippi River plastic study maps river trash across cities
A new snapshot of Mississippi River plastic pollution tracks trash collected by volunteers in St. Paul Quad Cities St. Louis Greenville Rosedale and Baton Rouge from 2021 to 2022. The effort ties local litter to the river’s Gulf pathway and aims to spur mayoral action and public awareness.
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