Iowa City Feminist Reunion Recalls Struggles and Triumphs
Founders of the Iowa City Women’s Liberation Front gathered at Happy Hollow Park for a closing softball game after a weekend reunion of feminists from the 1960s to 1980s. More than 100 attendees visited the Iowa Women’s Archives, toured an exhibit, and heard panel discussions honoring ongoing work by groups like Emma Goldman Clinic and DV advocacy programs.
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Iowa Senate shifts right as GOP conservatism rises
The Iowa Senate under Republican control moved further to the right in 2017, as a national conservative scorecard shows sharper limits on abortion and public employee bargaining, expanded gun rights, and voter ID requirements reflecting the last session’s agenda.
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Beloved Judge Koehler Retires After 38 Years on Bench
Cedar Rapids court staff and defense lawyers gathered as 6th Judicial District Senior Judge Thomas Koehler marked his last day after 38 years. Known for his work ethic and hunting humor, Koehler joked about retirement and the end of an era.
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