Civil rights probe to review Cedar Rapids complaints
An independent consultant will visit Cedar Rapids Monday to probe allegations the city Civil Rights Commission mishandled investigations into complaints. The report will name the consultant when released today.
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Sign language study highlights gap in deaf education
Linguist James Woodward of UC Santa Barbara argues deaf students are taught signing systems based on English grammar, leaving ASL exposure limited. He urges early ASL immersion and hearing educators fluent in ASL to bridge the gap and reduce identity shock in adulthood.
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Iowans reject Saturn plant site whispers in GM search
Des Moines AP reports Iowa officials dismiss Texas based claims GM narrowed Saturn site to Michigan or Texas. GM denies selection progress, says multiple states remain under review with decision not due before spring. Local groups in Des Moines Waterloo pursue incentives and venture fund plans to attract the plant.
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Correction: sausage recipes omitted from food cover
The Gazette notes that two sausage dishes from Tuesday's food cover were left out of an inside page and will be printed in next Tuesday's food section. The paper will publish corrections or clarifications regarding accuracy and fairness, with complaints handled via phone at 398-8313.
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The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscriptions by carrier 2.25 per week and by mail Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues 10.40 for 4 weeks 110.00 for 52 weeks. Rates quoted cover other states and territories at 140.00 per 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions accepted in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news republication.
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