Protests Demand Zero Tolerance at UI Pentacrest
Vanessa Miller reports on protests and online petitions at the University of Iowa urging a zero tolerance policy toward sexual violence. Students alumni and community members demand reform of assault warnings enhanced funding to address campus rape culture and an apology from President Sally Mason for comments to the Daily Iowan.
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Iowa City
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Cedar Rapids School Year May Continue Through June 12
Cedar Rapids Community School District will keep students in class through June 12. If weather disrupts schedule, Saturday school may be added to the calendar for Cedar Rapids students.
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Venezuelan protests intensify as toll climbs in Caracas
Demonstrators confront security forces in Caracas as anti-government protests spread. Barricades rise and trash burns amid calls from opposition leaders to restrain violence while authorities maintain a heavy crackdown.
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Ancient papyri found in college archives by student
Luther College sophomore discovers nine papyri dated nearly two millennia in the library archives during January. Cedar Rapids native Landon Cassill, NASCAR Sprint Cup driver, finishes 12th in the Daytona 500.
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Eastern Iowa Airport plans temporary boarding bridge
The Eastern Iowa Airport will install a temporary jet boarding bridge on the lower concourse to ease passenger congestion and improve flow. The measure targets peak travel periods and supports ongoing expansion efforts.
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Iowa
Ukraine Faces Flood of Crises After Yanukovich Flight
Ukraine reels as fugitive President Yanukovich is indicted for mass murder over protest shootings. EU and US outline urgent financial aid as Kiev seeks a new government amid Russia's maneuvers and fears of civil conflict. NATO maintains crisis contact while Ban Ki moon urges inclusive talks to preserve territorial integrity.
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Branstad Urges Obama to Spare National Guard from Cuts
Iowa Governor Branstad urged President Obama to exclude the National Guard from Pentagon budget reductions. He spoke during a Washington interview while attending the National Governors Association meeting and after meeting Obama. The Defense Department outlined cuts to personnel bases and vehicle programs. The Iowa National Guard estimated about 7,200 soldiers could be affected.
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Des Moines
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Weather threatens eagle eggs in Decorah nest
Subzero temperatures challenge the Decorah eagles as they take turns warming their eggs after the first egg appeared Sunday. Bob Anderson of the Raptor Resource Project warns this is an unprecedented subzero nesting season and expresses concern while the nest cam draws viewers from millions.
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