Colleges eager to visit Cuba as travel rules ease
Iowa colleges plan study programs in Cuba as Obama loosens restrictions for academics and church groups. The University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa seek cultural, language, Afro Cuban drum and dance, and health programs in Havana during upcoming breaks.
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Downtown hotel and arena closures threaten Cedar Rapids tempo
The Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel will close February 9 for at least 18 months and the U S Cellular Center will shut in August for about 15 months to make way for a new convention center. The moves could dampen downtown activity but bring construction workers and shift bookings to other venues. Local businesses brace for impact while noting limited alternative accommodations exist.
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Obama Prioritizes Jobs in State of the Union Address
President Obama focuses on job creation and American competitiveness in the State of the Union. He promotes education and research funding while pledging to curb the debt, aiming to win Republican support and spur private hiring and spending amid a recovering economy.
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Obama to address Congress in joint session on Tuesday
President Obama will speak to a shaken Congress at 8 p.m. Tuesday in a joint session as lawmakers from both parties plan to sit together in the chamber. The speech follows the Tucson shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and touches on civility and competitiveness through education and investment.
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Bath salts cited as rising drug threat across states
In Fulton Mississippi officials warn bath salts sold under Ivory Wave Bliss White Lightning and Hurricane Charlie are an emerging menace. The powders contain mephedrone and MDPV can cause hallucinations paranoia rapid heart rate and self harm. Authorities say users snort inject or smoke the substances and some deaths have occurred.
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