Vernon seeks Cedar Rapids City Council seat in 2015 ballot
Monica Vernon, longtime Cedar Rapids resident and former congressional candidate, files to run again for the east-side District 2 seat on the Cedar Rapids City Council. The article notes her 2014 campaigns and her kitchen countertop campaign setup as she prepares for the November 2015 election.
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Dubuque
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Cottages Face Court Battle in Iowa City
Tenants seek to avert eviction and stop the wrecking ball from two mid-19th century cottages in Iowa City as a legal dispute heads to court. The matter highlights preservation vs development during local dispute over historic property.
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Iowa City
Dried Fig and Date Treats Highlight Winter Recipes
A page 15A feature presents a collection of dried fruit based winter treats using figs and dates. The article offers simple ingredient lists and practical cooking tips for preserving sweetness during colder months.
Oglesby Guides Hawkeyes Past Ohio State
Iowa guard Josh Oglesby from Cedar Rapids led the Hawkeyes with strong play at Ohio State. The performance highlighted his scoring and drive as Iowa secured the key Big Ten road win. The page also notes Kalona Cheese House closing after 1954 operation.
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Cedar Rapids
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Ohio State
Insurance insurer CoOpportunity Health under state trusteeship
Iowa Insurance Division took control of CoOpportunity Health amid financial strain with about 17.2 million cash on hand. Experts attribute rapid growth and ACA market shifts to the predicament, noting over 120000 members in Iowa and Nebraska and a missed 2016 enrollment projection. Wellmark Blue Cross opted out of the marketplace, intensifying competition and enrollment dynamics.
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Pete Damiano
University of Iowa
Public Policy Center
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Stampede at Shanghai New Year event kills 35
A crowd stampede in Chen Yi Square on the Bund in Shanghai during New Year celebrations left at least 35 dead and many injured. State media and witnesses say fake money thrown from a bar potentially triggered the surge as people rushed to collect it.
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