Younger generation will champion diversity, says Vilsack
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack on Martin Luther King Jr. Day urged progress toward racial equality through a younger generation he says understands the power of diversity. He cited minority representation in state government and contracts, and noted a workforce report showing 5 percent minority workers and projections that minorities will reach 8.9 percent of the population by 2025.
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Activist Angela Davis critiques U S prison system at Iowa talk
Davis argues prisons fail to solve social problems and reflect racial bias. She cites history of punishment in the United States and calls for education and social programs, noting high incarceration of African Americans and voting bans for ex prisoners.
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Ment
Davis
United States
West
Florida
University of California
Linn County and Regional Meetings Schedule
The daily notebook lists multiple 8:30 a.m. informal sessions for Cedar Rapids City Council and Linn County Board of Supervisors with additional board and council meetings through the afternoon and evening. Noted corrections update a Wednesday listing for Bluestem Board of Directors.
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Cedar Rapids
Benton County Board of Supervisors
Vinton
Buchanan County Board of Supervisors
Independence
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Anamosa
Delaware County Board of Supervisors
Manchester
Clear Creek Amana
Clear Creek
Oxford
Walford
Marquette
Decorah
Multiple arrests and incidents across Linn County and Marion
A string of arrests including Jeremy Clement Michele Richards and Steven Viers on Sunday and Monday for offenses ranging from traffic to resisting arrest. Assault cases involve Frank and Timothy Cleveland and others with domestic and bodily injury claims. Property thefts of electronics and vehicles noted along with several fire and hazardous condition calls. Mercy and St Luke's births listed between Jan 7 and Jan 14 in Cedar Rapids and area towns.
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Jeremy J. Clement
Eastern Dr
First Avenue
Michele K. Richards
Hull Ave
Wiley Boulevard
Williams Boulevard
Mark R. Kurt
Northpoint Dr
42Nd Street
Center Point Road
Steven L. Viers Jr
12Th St
Oakland Rd
Daniel J. Kennedy
Lindale Dr
Marion
Seventh Avenue
Frank J. Cleveland
First St
Timothy J. Cleveland
Denali Dr
Frank Cleveland
Robert D. Surrett
16Th Ave
Lesia Surrett
Anthony Pledge
29Th Ave
Casey Waddell
Christina A. Bottoms
Sixth Ave
Iowa Illinois Lottery Draws Report Morning Results
Iowa Lottery Cash Game hits 100000 with numbers 6 8 20 24 26. Illinois Pick 3 35 4, Illinois Pick 3 Evening. Pick 3 Midday 1 7 4. Pick 4 Midday 0 6 3 3. Pick 4 Evening 6 8 6 0. Little Lotto 3 4 17 19 20 and 6 0 1 4 8. Jackpot listed at 16 million.
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IOWA
Illinois
Alburnett coach Lebeda loses contract renewal
Alburnett High School board did not renew assistant baseball coach Mark Lebeda's contract after accusations of inappropriate physical actions with players. Attorney says no criminal charges filed. petition with 200 signatures urged renewal. Lebeda vows to consider legal action. Superintendent Rampulla had recommended nonrenewal and declined further comment. Counterclaimant Lebeda disputes board process.
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Lazette
Alburnett
Mark Lebeda
Alburnett High School
Lebeda
Pete Leehey
Leehey
Robert Rampulla
Strang Receives Martin Luther King Honor at Local Church
The 10th annual King celebration at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church recognized Strang for his community service and commitment to equality. About 350 attendees heard an admirer praise his impact, while Steven Davis highlighted Strang’s generous, enduring spirit.
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Harris
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
King
Memphis
Strang’s Church
Steven Davis
Rod Strang
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