Local volunteers collect cans as city crews fix Indian Creek flooding risk
Matt Schillig, 80, helps pick up discarded cans while Ramblin' reports on 18 city crews working along Indian Creek to reduce flood risk. Iowa Athletics Director Bob Bowlsby says UI and ISU fans should expect higher prices for football and men's basketball next school year. Shoppers flood Home Depot after its opening at 4501 First Ave SE.
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Earthquakes Rock Western Mexico
A Mexican resident helps a friend gather belongings among debris after an earthquake hit Mexico's Pacific coast this week. The report notes tremors and ongoing recovery efforts across affected towns.
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Pacific Coast
RiverRun sparks debate over Czech Village revitalization
Cedar Rapids residents debate a $154 million RiverRun plan to highlight the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, redevelop the Czech Village area with a sports park and market. Greg ArBuckle of ArBuckle's Tattoo objects that private investment may not benefit him, warning tax dollars will be spent.
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Layered look is in again
Cedar Rapids sanitation worker Roger Ackerman braves frigid morning in orange mask hooded sweatshirt and tan overalls. He notes extreme cold with wind chill minus 29 and minus 9 actual temperature. He expects warmer weather by early next week with above freezing temperatures and 40s by midweek.
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Cedar Rapids man carries Union flag at Super Bowl
Jeff Stephen, 45, of Cedar Rapids will transport a 34 star Union flag for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War during the Super Bowl pregame show in San Diego. He is the sole Iowan in the group and has previously carried the flag at the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival. Stephen is descended from Union soldier Christian J. Kleinknecht, who died at Champion Hill in 1863.
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Iowa Mulls New Move After Court Finds Ban Unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Robert Pratt upheld Smithfield Foods claim that Iowa’s ban on meatpacker ownership of livestock operations violates interstate commerce. Senator Mark Zieman urged Congress to bar packers from controlling hog production though state lawmakers may need remedial legislation this year. Democratic leaders want a patch rather than instant reinstatement.
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Iowa
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Study links broken homes to later psychiatric risk
A Lancet study from Sweden followed about 1 million children for a decade to mid 20s, finding those from single parent households have roughly double the risk of serious psychiatric illness and addiction. Financial hardship and parenting quality may influence outcomes, with data from national registries supporting these associations.
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