Perry principal Dan Marburger hailed as hero after school shooting
The Perry community mourns after Principal Dan Marburger, killed while protecting students during a Jan 4 school shooting. Governor Reynolds orders half staff across Iowa and lauds his selfless actions. The incident wounded or killed several, including 11 year old Ahmir Jolliff, with police later disarming a improvised device. A GoFundMe supports the Marburger family as they recall his legacy.
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MLK Day Observances Highlight Civil Rights Legacy in Iowa
Iowa communities mark Martin Luther King Jr Day with regional events from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City. The Gazette reports on the history of MLK Day, notable speeches and visits by King to Iowa colleges, and current service projects at the African American Museum of Iowa and local libraries.
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