Fewer Women in New Iowa Legislature
The 84th Iowa General Assembly opens with fewer women and 20-somethings, more retirees and farmers. The GOP gains 16 House seats and at least five Senate seats, with a Polk County race deciding Jan. 18 and the partisan shift shaping four months of debate. Maggie Tinsman calls for greater gender equity recruiting.
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The Gazette Previews State Condition Addresses and Branstad Inauguration
The Gazette announces comprehensive coverage this week of the Condition of the State address and the Condition of the Judiciary, alongside Terry Branstad's inauguration as governor.
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Underground tunnels spark historical dreams in Iowa City
Iowa City archaeologist Marlin Ingalls describes a sinkhole forming in a parking lot east of Pagliai's at 302 E. Bloom, pondering whether the gap links tunnels, wells, factories, or sewers and noting annual cave-ins that are filled afterward.
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Hidden tunnels linked to old breweries under Market Street
The piece notes underground tunnels beneath three mid-1800s breweries in the area. Market Street hosted the City and Great Western Breweries, two later demolished by the 1960s. Union Brewery was restored in 1985 and became Brewery Square, later sold in 2000. A 1998 photo shows descent rigging with archaeologists near level three.
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Shooting Raises Civility Call After Tucson Attack
The Tucson shooting left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords critically wounded and six dead with fourteen injured at a constituent event. Lawmakers from both parties urged civility as the House paused debate on healthcare repeal and speculated on the attack's motive. Authorities said a single gunman was responsible.
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Charged man had past contact with Giffords
In Tucson a man later charged with attacking Rep Gabrielle Giffords questioned her on government meaning three years earlier. Two high school friends said Loughner asked what government is when words have no meaning and disliked how officials spoke.
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