Schools canceling due to winter roads prompt parent battles
District officials from North Linn College Community and Cedar Rapids note winters force bus cancellations and days off. Parents face travel and work disruptions for pickup points, with nine days canceled in two districts and ongoing efforts to limit closures while maintaining safety.
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Stanzel reflects on Sept 11 impact and future plans
Veteran public affairs aide Stanzel recalls Sept 11 as the defining moment in his service and discusses leaving his role after 2005 he reflects on family, home in Iowa and the challenges of public life. He graduated from Iowa State in 1995 and worked for Bush before joining Microsoft later.
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Center ND weighs surveillance to curb bar brawls
Oliver County officials in Center propose mandatory surveillance for bar fights after a January assault and years of similar incidents. Bar owners argue cameras infringe patrons rights while officials say reporting fights promptly aids prosecution and liquor license enforcement.
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Obama Inauguration Day Observed With Wreath Laying and Church Service
The day began with Obama and Biden laying a wreath at Arlington Cemetery as crowds gathered for the upcoming inaugural. A morning service at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church featured children recalling Martin Luther King Jr. and marked by applause as the future president and family were welcomed.
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