Edmonds faces appeal over adult merchandise sales at lingerie shop
Edmonds argues her shop serves women over 40 seeking mature lingerie and non sexual products while selling adult magazines and toys behind a rear wall. She will appear before the Board of Adjustment to challenge the city zoning ruling defining her business as an adult entertainment establishment and its claim of a substantial portion of sales from adult items.
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Wiley Plaza
Cedar Rapids
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Edmonds
Raymond Nees
Nees
Board of Adjustment
City Building Services Division
Landlords clash with ACLU over nuisance property law
Local landlords debate a Cedar Rapids nuisance property ordinance with calls for education and optional training. Critics warn the law could deter reporting domestic violence victims and impose fines for tenant behavior. ACLU Iowa objects while landlords propose variable inspection fees and targeted enforcement.
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Bill Roemerman
Cedar Rapids
Roemerman
ACLU
Iowa
Iowa City Petition Seeks Delay on Diversity Policy Vote
Online petition gathered more than 325 signatures urging the Iowa City school board to postpone a diversity policy vote. President Maria Swesey set a special meeting for Saturday for the second of three readings, while three board members protested the Saturday session. A separate arrest: 21-year-old Bruce S. Austin faces robbery and stolen vehicle charges after two taxi hold ups in Coralville and Iowa City. no injuries reported.
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Iowa City
Maria Swesey
Coralville
Marcos
Bruce S. Austin
Paraprofessional staffing grows amid complex student needs
In Cedar Rapids and neighboring districts rising para educator numbers reflect more complex student needs and expanded Title I services. With 444.9 full time equivalents, the district reaches a decade high while enrollment declines. Experts cite differentiation, individualized plans, and budget factors shaping future staffing.
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Coolidge
Cedar Rapids
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Cheryl Kiburz
Directo
Julie Jensen
Linn-Mar
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