City floods labeled third-worst on record by official
Iowa City Public Works director Rick Fosse called the recent flooding the third-worst on record. The assessment reflects ongoing flood impacts as pages reference detailed coverage on Page 2A and 3A.
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U N hears latest report on Syria chemical use
Investigators say there are reasonable grounds to believe chemical weapons were used in Syria. The report details findings presented to the United Nations, outlining possible perpetrators and calls for accountability.
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Paley Visits Cedar Rapids for Library Sculpture Idea
Metal artist Albert Paley toured Cedar Rapids to study the community and gather inspiration before designing a sculpture for the new downtown Public Library. The article notes business coverage and a separate autism workforce feature.
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Nelson ready for NCAA track meet in Oregon
Former Cedar Rapids Xavier standout Meaghan Nelson competes for Iowa State in the 10,000 meters at the NCAA meet in Eugene Oregon. The race airs tonight as she faces a field of top collegiate distance runners.
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Chapmans says mainline churches shrinking not just to megachurches
The Rev. Chapman argues mainline Protestant denominations including Presbyterians and Lutherans are declining nationwide and in the Corridor. He suggests many members are leaving to become spiritual but not religious or to no church at all, while megachurches grow in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
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Iowa City moves to repeal traffic camera ordinance
Iowa City votes 7 0 to repeal a traffic camera ordinance and prohibits automatic surveillance devices unless a officer or attendant is present The plan awaits two more council votes to take effect and may be revisited after two years Officials note no cameras are installed yet awaiting state rules and future consideration by the council
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Iowa tops nation in marijuana arrest disparity study
Vanessa Miller reports eight times as many African-Americans as Caucasians are arrested for marijuana possession in Iowa per a UCLU study. Dubuque County shows the worst disparity, followed by Woodbury Johnson Linn and Clayton counties.
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Groups accuse IRS of political targeting in hearings
Conservative groups claim harassment by the IRS amid a hearing led by Rep. Dave Camp on Capitol Hill. Sue Martinek of Iowa’s Coalition for Life testifies about targeted scrutiny tied to beliefs as lawmakers pledge accountability and further inquiry.
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