Iowa GOP fast-tracks labor law tweaks anger unions
Iowa lawmakers unveil House Study Bill 84 and Senate File 213 to curb union powers, including ending payroll deduction dues. Governor Branstad backs the move as a modernization of bargaining rules, drawing strong protests from labor activists and union leaders led by Tammy Wawro and Danny Homan.
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Organist Bowyer’s Sorabji feat sparks heated remark in Iowa City
In a Sanctuary Pub gathering after a University of Iowa recital, Kevin Bowyer faced a provocative question about his Sorabji marathon, prompting a sharp reply from Gregory Hand that Bowyer said changed his life and that of his listeners.
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Organist Bowyer Performs Sorabi Symphony No 2
Organist Kevin Bowyer presents Kaikhosru Sorabi and Organ Symphony No 2 lasting over eight hours at the Concert Hall, Woxman School of Music, 93 E Burlington St, University of Iowa. Noon Friday. Free admission. Audience may come and go. full performance seating in balcony, others on main floor.
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Dakota Access pipeline gains final go ahead from Army
The U S Army said it will grant Energy Transfer Partners the easement to complete the Dakota Access pipeline, shipping about 500000 barrels daily from North Dakota through Iowa to Illinois. The decision ends an environmental review process and follows a Trump memo pressuring swift approval despite protests over cultural and environmental concerns.
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