Sanders urges ban on assault weapons in Cedar Rapids rally
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders told about 500 supporters at Veterans Memorial Coliseum that while he supports gun ownership, the time has come to ban assault weapons. He urged the NRA to work with lawmakers to end gun violence as part of a Not One Penny tour to repeal the 2017 Trump tax cuts.
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Barnstormers AAU coach under investigation by authorities
Iowa Barnstormers coach Greg Stephen faces a criminal investigation after a Thursday search of his Monticello and Delhi homes yielded scores of videos said to show disrobed youths. The AAU program he co-founded includes Iowa high school stars and University of Iowa recruits Patrick McCaffery and Joe Wieskamp.
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Gazette Volume 136 Issue 46 Highlights
The Gazette volume 136 number 46 from 2018 presents local news briefs, community notices, and small-town updates. It gathers concise reports on municipal actions, upcoming events, and regional developments affecting residents and organizations in the area.
Anamosa considers firing or suspending police chief over bias payout
The Anamosa City Council will discuss possible termination or suspension of Police Chief Bob Simonson after the city and insurer paid a 750000 settlement to former officer Amy Ford who alleged gender discrimination and sexist emails. Ford, who served 2007 to 2017, said the messages mocked women. The Monday agenda lists three bullets on the discrimination settlement and potential action.
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Health care flu activity bucks national trend in Iowa
The Gazette reports national flu visits fell for the first time this season as 6.4 percent of doctor visits nationwide showed flu like symptoms, down from 7.5 percent. Iowa's numbers fluctuated with an initial drop followed by a rise, per CDC Friday releases.
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