Ex UI conductor sues over harassment and pay gap
Mélisse Brunet, former University of Iowa orchestra conductor and assistant professor, sues Iowa. She claims gender based discrimination sexual harassment retaliation and unequal pay citing mentor abuses under Alan Huckleberry and lack of action by Tammie Walker. Brunet resigned May 2023.
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Mobile home park in Iowa ordered to provide bottled water
The Montipark mobile home park in Monticello, Iowa, is ordered by the DNR to supply bottled water, hire a certified operator, and come into compliance after failing for over a year to test and disinfect drinking water. The park serves about 35 residents with two wells and has faced nitrate and bacteria concerns. The owner plans an appeal while a $10,000 fine is due.
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Ex-student charged with threats against UNI staff and dean
Aisha Ahmad Nyala, 25, of Altoona, faces five counts of first degree harassment and three counts of stalking by use of a technology device after allegedly threatening UNI dean Allyson Rafanello and her husband Nick Rafanello. Prosecutors cite messages from a bogus Facebook account linked to Nyala and an intimidation with a weapon prior arrest.
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Gazette publication and circulation details
The Gazette of Cedar Rapids provides daily news from 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates of 9 per week and 491.50 per year for in state seven day delivery and 653.60 per year for out of state seven day delivery. Postmaster and general contact numbers are listed.
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