City council member urges stance against Patriot Act
Iowa City council member Steven Kanner pushes a local resolution condemning the Patriot Act and its expanded surveillance powers. He cites civil liberties concerns for residents and immigrants, noting three states and 121 cities have adopted similar measures.
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Nieland to seek mayoral bid while retaining council seat
Marion council member John Nieland will keep his Ward 4 seat and run for mayor. He initially offered to resign Jan 1 2004 to avoid a $5,000 special election, but officials said resignation by Aug 23 was needed for an open November race. Former councilman Kevin Hydak and retired Lt. Rodger Greear also plan mayoral bids as Vic Klopfenstein retires.
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Linn earns another finance report award
Linn County in Cedar Rapids has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 14th consecutive year. The Government Finance Officers Association named the county’s report as clearly communicating its financial story and meeting high standards. County finance director Steve Tucker prepared the report.
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Lottery Draws And Jackpot Figures For Saturday
Saturday Powerball results list 11 17 26 27 40 with Powerball 6 and a jackpot of 57.2 million and 3x Power Play. Illinois and Iowa drawings include Pick 3 and Pick 4 numbers, Hotball, Lotto and 6-of-48 jackpot of 6.5 million.
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Cedar Rapids man wins 200000 raffle in Vision of Gold
Fred Timko of Cedar Rapids won 200000 in the Vision of Gold raffle sponsored by Metro Catholic Schools. Jeff Olsem secured a 35000 car voucher. About 600000 raised, proceeds split between endowments and salaries. drawing at Xavier High School. Results for all 90 winners posted Monday online.
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Arab American Institute hosts Iowa Civic Empowerment Workshop
About 75 attendees, including Miriam Amer of Marion, gathered at Collins Plaza Hotel in Cedar Rapids for the Arab American Institute's first Iowa workshop. Speakers urged political participation, reporting discrimination, and promoting understanding of Arab and Muslim cultures.
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