Significance of Proposed Islamic University in California
The significance is unclear as Islamic studies leaders debate the need for a four year accredited Islamic university in California. University of Iowa scholars say integration of Islamic and Arabic studies into major universities is growing while a dedicated Islamic university remains contested. If approved in June the Zaytuna project could become the first accredited Islamic school in the United States and reflect the Muslim communitys maturation with generations beyond migrants.
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Molly Rossiter
Gazette
California
Iowa
America
Ahmed Souaiaia
University of Iowa
Zaytuna University
Imam Zaid Shakir
Sheik Hamza Yusuf
New Jersey
Shakir
Zaytuna
United States
Imam Ahmed Elkhaldy
Muslim American Society
Cedar Rapids
Elkhardy
Iowa City man seeks court stop of dog euthanasia
Brad Arvidson, 48, appeals a city decision to remove his dog T-Bear a Rottweiler Lab mix to prevent euthanization. A hearing in Johnson County District Court is set Thursday as Iowa City authorities plan a public hearing on euthanizing the dog after two bite incidents. Colleague Julie Colony supports an animal behaviorist review.
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Ashton Shurson
Iowa City
Brad Arvidson
500 Terrace Road
T-Bear
Johnson County
Iowa City Animal Service
Animal Service
Doug Boothroy
Arvidson
Julie Colony
Waterloo student Adnan Malkic honored after death
Fourteen year old Adnan Malkic of Hoover Middle School died of cancer. His dying wish was for a school gathering to celebrate his life and a procession past his home. Students and staff met at the school Saturday and released balloons. He played tuba in the band and was well liked by band director Ken Henz.
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Waterloo
Adnan Malkic
Hoover Middle School
Don Blau
Malkic
Ken Henz
Family remembers missing girl in Cedar Rapids memorial event
In Cedar Rapids the Pospisil family and friends gathered at Van Vechten Park for a June cookout to honor Erin Pos pi sil who disappeared on June 3 2001 at age 15. They distribute flyers post billboards and run Help Find a Child while awaiting new leads. Tips keep coming but none have solved the case. Erin remains missing with ongoing hope for a resolution.
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Steve Gravelle
Yne Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Carolyn
Jim Pospisil
van Vechten Park
Erin Pospisil
Erin
12Th Street SE
Carolyn Pospisil
Help
Pospisils
Omaha
Jim
Eve Gravette
the Gazette
Balloons Released in Search for Erin Pospisil
Carolyn and Jim Pospisil released dozens of helium balloons bearing Erin’s description and photo after gathering at a playground. The group watched as the balloons rose northward, the scene including Erin’s younger cousin Rachel Minney, 20 months, waving goodbye.
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Carolyn Pospisil
Pospisils
Jim
Erin
Carolyn
Rachel Minney
Rachel
Linn County AmeriCorps Program Awarded Funding
The Linn County Conservation Eastern Iowa Conservation Alliance AmeriCorps program will receive 184 794 dollars to support 17 members enhancing Iowa's natural resources. The grant is part of a state wide 1 3 million cluster from CNCS. Dubuque will receive 198 909 dollars to fund 50 members for Partners in Learning.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Conservation
Eastern Iowa Conservation Alliance
AmeriCorps
Iowa
Natural Resources
Corporation For National Community Service
Linn County
Dubuque
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