Gwendolyn Sanders Reflects on Racism in Ottumwa
In Ottumwa, Gwen dolyn Sanders recalls decades of racism from segregated pools to slurs in school while praising the town’s growing diversity. She urges education and higher degrees for Black women and stresses respect for all cultures as progress.
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Cedar Rapids YMCA Building Campaign Reaches 57 Percent
The Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area YMCA reports 4.5 million raised toward an 8 million Building for the Future drive. A 65,000 square foot downtown YMCA with aquatic wing and gym facilities. Stoney Point branch to be expanded into a full service facility. Hall Perrine Foundation provided a 3 million grant and 96 percent of surveyed leaders pledged support.
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Old Capitol prepares for 2000 tours as books restored
Old Capitol Museum resumes the 2000 season with 10 am to 3 pm hours Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 pm Sunday. About 400 historic books, some leather bound and deteriorating, were rebound and rebound, with 100 in worst condition.
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