Commission for the Blind hit for lack of concern
In Des Moines the Iowa Commission for the Blind faced sharp criticism from National Federation of the Blind members over meeting days. They oppose current Wednesday meetings with occasional Saturdays, while former members accuse replacements of personal motives and sighted bias. A public hearing on new rules followed the session, to be continued Saturday.
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Cedar Rapids
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Willoughby
Nell Bonnell
Fort Dodge
Iowa Council For the Blind
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Jeannette Eyerly
West Des Moines
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Woodfield's owner refuses settlement over discrimination
Iowa City case centers on Woodfield's Disco where nine black patrons allege denial of entry on June 23. Owner Harry Ambrose refuses $7,500 proposed by Iowa Civil Rights Commission, citing legal risk and broad implications. Hearings set by Iowa City Human Rights Commission for July 23 and City Council for July 24 to consider liquor license action.
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Woodfield
Harry Ambrose
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Des Moines report finds prison terms vary by city
A state study by the Statistical Analysis Center shows felons convicted in Ottumwa are more likely to receive prison terms than in any other Iowa city, while Waterloo has the lowest likelihood. The analysis is the third in a series on the criminal justice system costing about 200000.
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Waterloo
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