Iowa officials review employment practices after firing and rehiring
Iowa officials examine state employment practices following an investigation that found 33 workers were rehired after being fired for cause. The report notes a University of Iowa study showing fewer problem gamblers despite more casinos. A national note reports Chuck Hagel expected to become defense secretary.
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Boxcar upbringing fuels Iowa City man's search for answers
An Iowa City man raised in a boxcar with extended family seeks information about everyone involved. He hopes to uncover details from his past and identify relatives connected to the boxcar community.
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Colts fall to Ravens as Broncos loom next
The Ravens toppled the Colts but now face the Broncos, who beat Baltimore three weeks earlier, in a crucial late season showdown. Ray Lewis aims for a long farewell as Baltimore looks to right its path leading into the matchup against Denver.
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Veterans urge flagging draft era to reflect all volunteers
The piece notes a 40 year milestone since ending the military draft and explores how a shrinking pool of civilians serves in uniform. It profiles Staff Sgt. Jerry Majetich and his family history of military service, highlighting the shift to an all volunteer force and related attitudes.
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Corrections Officer Sues Over Inmate Explicit Films
Kristine Sink, a corrections officer, sues the state alleging inmates at Fort Madison prison unit for the mentally ill watched violent and sexually explicit films for years. Records show titles such as Deranged Delta of Venus and Coffey, with threats and harassment cited. Administrators allegedly urged not to mute the screenings despite complaints.
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Legacy parish unites over unmarked graves in Iowa
St Ludmila Church led a project at St John’s Cemetery Cedar Rapids, marking 49 previously unmarked graves including an infant known as Baby Hac. Rev Dennis Juhl said uniting a parish comes from caring for the dead and the living as parishioners welcomed the new headstones.
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Lamont
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