Fake health inspector scams Cedar Rapids restaurants
Linn County officials warn of a man calling local eateries claiming to investigate complaints and seeking personal information. Similar calls have been reported in Johnson Story and Wright counties. Real inspectors won’t request personal data by phone before an investigation. Contact law enforcement with suspicious calls.
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Peggy Guggenheim sought Pollock Mural return from Iowa University
Decades of letters reveal Peggy Guggenheim pressed the University of Iowa to return Jackson Pollock Mural after donations in 1951. Officials debated selling the painting in 1962 to fund art acquisitions, while Guggenheim warned against selling. The work, valued at about 140 million, remains at the Figge Art Museum after UI flood displacement.
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New Cornell president envisions progress amid tough times
Jonathan Brand, named Cornell College's 15th president, spoke to faculty, staff and students about continuing the college's forward-looking tradition. He emphasized shared governance, active learners, and a person-to-person liberal arts experience as higher education faces challenges.
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