Alexander G Clark SHAPES Iowa Civil Rights History
The Gazette partners with the African American Museum of Iowa to celebrate Black History Month. The piece highlights Alexander G Clark born February 25, 1826 in Pennsylvania who became a civil rights leader and U S ambassador to Liberia and opened a Muscatine barber shop at age 16.
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Iowa's Hidden Underground Railroad History Explored
Gazette previews the Iowa Freedom Trail Project led by Dave Holmgren to document the state's Underground Railroad history. The article recounts Susan Clark winning school admission, her marriage to Rev. Richard Holley, Alexander Clark Jr as first black Iowa Law School graduate, and Clark's Liberia ambassadorship and death, with Muscatine civic ties noted.
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Gazette contact and subscription information notice
The Gazette details mailing addresses subscription rates and contact numbers for Cedar Rapids Iowa publication services. It lists home delivery costs, out-of-state prices, post office box changes and general inquiries numbers.
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Local Tips Hotline for News Calls
Readers can submit tips for stories and photos by phone from Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and toll free numbers. The notice lists three contact lines including area codes and exchange numbers for tips.
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Branstad backed health care bill aims to ease licensure rules
Gov. Branstad proposes an 82 page bill to weaken the Certificate of Need program for hospitals and eliminate licensing requirements for ten professions including social workers and mental health counselors. Critics warn of higher costs and reduced patient access while supporters seek reduced regulation and barriers to employment.
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