Same sex unions help lift Iowa marriage numbers
Iowa ended a four year decline in marriages with 21 139 total last year the highest since 2000 and the first increase since 2005 Experts say the legalization of same sex marriages may contribute Separately state data show 2020 same sex marriages 728 male partners and 1292 female partners while 16869 were opposite gender marriages The state health department notes records cover April 27 2009 through March 31 this year and do not isolate the 2009 calendar year
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Wes
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Des Moines
Iowa
Drake University
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Iowa Supreme Court
Flooding continues in eastern Iowa as residents brace for more rain
Fire and emergency crews monitor a saturated region as heavy showers soak eastern Iowa. Fayette County emergency management coordinator Randy Frank says ground is saturated and evacuation may be needed if rain persists. residents are urged to prepare. Linda notes variability in rainfall across areas.
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the Gazette
Iowa
Fayette County
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City volunteers brace for record flood crest in Iowa
In Manchester and Independence residents mobilize to fight rising waters as the Maquoketa River nears a 22 foot crest and the Wapsipinicon is forecast to hit 18 feet. Flooding forces cleanup in Joni Hocken’s Independence home as new deluge overwhelms area towns.
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Manchester
Manchester City
Maquoketa
Gus Preuss
Hazleton
Independence
Joni Hocken
Hocken
Online safety tips from Courtny Goodbred
Sixteen year old Courtny Goodbred of Cedar Rapids uses Facebook and Twitter to stay in touch with friends. She keeps her profile private and avoids unknown friend requests. She notes that some peers post harsher comments online than they would face to face and emphasizes accountability.
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Ue Gazette
Courtny Goodbred
Facebook
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Cedar Rapids
Olivia tops Iowa baby names replacing Emma
Iowa state health data show Olivia ranked as the top name for baby girls, overtaking Emma, while Ethan held the No 1 spot for newborn boys for a fifth straight year. Nine girls and boys names repeat from 2008, with several appearing on national lists. Isabella and Jacob were national leaders in 2009.
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Des Moines
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Iowa
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Ava
Ethan
Jacob
Emma
State Department of Public Health
Social Security Administration
Pamela Redmond Satran
Nameberry.com
Isabella
Iowa's top baby names for 2009 revealed
Iowa parents chose Ethan, Jacob, Carter, Noah, William and Owen as the top boys names in 2009 while Olivia, Ava, Emma, Isabella, Addison and Ella led girls names. Other high ranks included Jackson, Logan, Gavin, Sophia, Chloe and Madison.
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Logan
Gavin
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Ava
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Isabella
Addison
Ella
Sophia
Chloe
Madison
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