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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

16 Jun 2025

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

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Jun 16, 2025

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Library born in courthouse by Marshall County clerk

Leslyee George, a Marshall County court clerk for 24 years, started a children's library at the Linn County Courthouse to keep kids occupied during visits. After her death on April 7, 2025, her son Ryne learned of the library, a project that grew with donations from court staff and officials.

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Ryne George Sixth Judicial District Kevin McKeever Casey Rigdon Board of Governors Linn County Bar Association Iowa Court of Appeals Mary Chicchelly Leslyee Linn County Cedar Rapids Leslyee George Marshall County Chicchelly and Rigdon Jim Slosiarek the Gazette Marshall County Court Son Linn Edar Rapids Les George John Haney
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Cremation Surpasses Burial in Iowa Trends

The Gazette investigates death care trends as Cedar Rapids readers ask if cremation now outranks casketed burial in Iowa. The feature assesses whether cremation is more popular, notes how interstate deaths affect Iowa plans, and reflects on what local funeral directors report about the industry.

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Iowa House Uses AI Program Legible in 2025 Session

Iowa officials turned to Legible, an AI native to Iowa, to analyze documents, track bills, and streamline legislative workflow during the 2025 session at the Capitol. Created by Upvote founders Zack Krawiec and Kasey Clary, Legible aided both caucuses and the governor’s office in evaluating policy and monitoring developments.

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