Faith and values for Eastern Iowa Muslims
Cedar Rapids residents like Mohammed Alterbal describe post 9/11 attitudes toward Muslims as cooler and suspicion grows. The Mother Mosque, built in 1934 as the first west of the Mississippi, anchors Cedar Rapids' historic Muslim community amid rising scrutiny.
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Alterbal
America
Cedar Rapids
Ninth St. NW
Mississippi River
Mains
United States
Mohammed Alterbal
Aliyah
Jonathan Merck
Lisa
Carlie Cronbaugh
Mohammed
Government Education Bill Veto Sparks GOP Criticism
In Des Moines lawmakers claim the Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack vetoed education policy reforms that were to accompany a deal to raise teacher pay and school funding. Senator Paul McKinley, Republican Chariton, said Republicans feel double-crossed after negotiations were derailed.
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Des Moines
Tom Vilsack
Paul McKinley
Chariton
Vilsack vetoes eminent domain bill shocks education group
The 1B Senate Education Committee says Vilsack surprised them by gutting a pay-for-performance framework agreed during budget talks and handing it to a body McKinley claims is controlled by the education establishment. The remark underscores tension over the veto and education policy.
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Vilsack
Senate Education Committee
McKinley
Five to Compete for Cedar Rapids City Manager Post
Five finalists compete to be Cedar Rapids first permanent city manager. All hold master's in public administration and are in their 50s, with two native Iowans. Finalists: Thomas Forslund Casper Wyoming James Olson Arlington Texas James Payne Waukesha Wisconsin James Prosser Lisle Illinois Greg Sparks Owatonna Minnesota. Forslund grew up in Forest City and Sparks in Newton.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Arlington
Texas
Thomas Forslund
Casper
Wyo
Ronald L. Olson
Arlington, Texas
James C. Payne
Waukesha
Wis
James Prosser
Ehlers & Associates
Lisle
Ili
Greg L. Sparks
Owatonna
Minn
Forslund
Forest City
Sparks
Newton
University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Uptown Friday Nights Draw Large Cedar Rapids Crowds
Outdoor music event Uptown Friday Nights in Cedar Rapids attracts thousands with Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band performing hits like It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere. Attendees mingle after work, supporting downtown vitality and local socializing.
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the Gazette
Robin Hynek
Uptown
Hynek
Hiawatha
Greene Square Park
Cedar Rapids
Johnny Russler
Alan Jackson
Jimmy Buffett
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