Hundreds rally at Iowa statehouse against bargaining bill
In Des Moines hundreds of teachers students and activists gathered outside the Iowa Statehouse on Sunday to oppose a newly filed bill that would overhaul the states collective bargaining law. Roxann Dittmer a longtime Cedar Rapids educator warned the measure would gut Chapter 20 and threaten public education.
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Iowa
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Cedar Rapids
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Indianola
Cedar Rapids casino push sparks mixed local reactions
In Cedar Rapids a renewed push for a downtown casino attracts support as a positive for the area and skepticism about state approval. Three proposals vie for Linn County licensing with complex plans including Cedar Crossing on the River, Cedar Crossing Central, and Wild Rose Cedar Rapids boutique casino, amid concerns over Des Moines regulatory hurdles and past commission rejection.
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Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
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Cedar Crossing
Cedar River
Cedar Crossing Central
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U.S. Cellular Center
Skogman
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Al Jarreau Dies at 76 Former Iowa alumnus and Grammy winner
Grammy Award winner Al Jarreau an alumnus of the University of Iowa died Sunday in a Los Angeles hospital at age 76 publicist Joe Gordon said. He retired from touring last week while treated for exhaustion with cause of death not yet known.
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University of Iowa
Los Angeles
Joe Gordon
Jarreau
Iowa
Iowa City
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