Trump eases stance on green-card holders in immigration rule
The Trump administration clarified that the temporary ban on travelers from seven Muslim majority nations does not apply to lawful permanent residents absent significant derogatory information. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said lawful permanent resident status will be a dispositive factor in case by case determinations.
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Spread of annual event to K-12 schools inspires new generation
The article reports that an annual cancer-fighting event is expanding to K-12 schools. It highlights efforts by organizers to engage students, raise awareness, and foster fundraising from primary to high school students across multiple districts.
Iowa City West High School Dance Marathon kicks off
Alison Gowans reports Iowa City West High School hosts a Dance Marathon Power Hour on January 15. Hundreds of students dance for sixty minutes after five hours of activity, energized by a pounding bass, glow sticks, and testimonials from families affected by cancer.
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Dance Marathon Raises Funds Across Iowa Schools
The program began in 1991 on college campuses where students pledge to dance 24 hours to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The University of Iowa has led with nearly 19 million, and schools now join with mini dances to broaden participation.
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Protests erupt outside Eastern Iowa Airport over refugee ban
More than 100 people gathered outside The Eastern Iowa Airport amid chants and signs like Refugees Welcome as they protested President Trump's refugee and Muslim ban. Participants described the executive order as wrong, saying it targets immigrants and fuels fear.
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