Rise in same sex marriages following landmark Iowa ruling
Justin Uebelher of One Iowa says the ruling spurred a surge in same sex marriages with Iowa ties or partners without prior Iowa links tying the knot. Susan Stewart notes national marriage declines while Linhart links Iowa increases to later marriages amid higher education levels.
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Justin Uebelher
One
Iowa
Susan Stewart
Iowa State University
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Marriage trends in Iowa couples seek security before marriage
Report notes higher marriage rates in Iowa as incomes rise and economic uncertainty pushes partners toward stable relationships. Mike Hartwig of the Iowa Family Policy Center cites pursuit of joint goals and family stability, while Linhart observes rising cohabitation and its role in courtship.
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Iowa Family Policy Center
Marriage Matters Initiative
Teens and Internet security underlines parental online involvement
A Harris Interactive survey for McAfee shows 69 percent of teens share location and 28 percent chat with strangers online. Experts warn teens feel tech savvy but may lack maturity, urging guardians to monitor and use tools like firewalls and up to date virus scanners.
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McAfee
David Perlmutter
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Iowa
Jamie Johannsen
Goodbred
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Fresh baby names reflect national trends and roots
Parents face pressure to choose creative names with roots and freshness. Dawn and Ryan Ovel of Cedar Rapids named Emma first and Olivia Kathryn later, wary of popularity but drawn to what they liked. Experts say neo traditionalism blends tradition with less common choices.
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Dawn
Ryan Ovel
Cedar Rapids
Olivia Kathryn
Emma
Olivia
Ovel
Ryan
Wattenberg
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Wellman Council approves four ordinances in under half hour
The Wellman council enacted four ordinances, held a second reading on a fifth, and tabling a sixth. A zoning amendment along Madison Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets was tabled 3-2 for Aug 2. Other measures included a $75,000 sewer loan and hearings on two sewer projects and water valve work, plus a regional council presentation.
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Wellman
Wellman Council
Madison Avenue
14Th
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Interstate Power & Light Company
Iowa Council of Governments
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