Cedar Rapids officer fired amid protests over 2016 shooting
Cedar Rapids police sergeant Lucas Jones, on leave since May 4, was terminated for violating rules and policies. The move follows ongoing protests linked to the Memorial Day death of George Floyd and scrutiny of police reform efforts.
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Cedar Rapids heart transplant recipient limits activity during pandemic
Hailey Steimel, a 23 year old heart transplant recipient from Cedar Rapids, has stayed mostly at home since mid March to avoid COVID 19. She describes missing friends and normal activities while trying to stay healthy.
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Donor Transplants Decline in Corridor Amid COVID Wave
Hailey Steimel of Cedar Rapids, 23, once faced many restrictions after a heart transplant at 17, now wears a donors mask and stays home due to COVID risks. Nationally and locally, organ transplants have decreased as the pandemic unfolds, with the North Midwest region including Iowa seeing a brief lull in deceased donor transplants.
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Court rules against Trump on migrants
The Supreme Court rejected Trump's bid to end DACA shielding about 650000 young immigrants from deportation and preserving work authorization. The 5 4 decision held the administration failed to follow proper steps to end the program and allowed DACA protections to continue at least through the upcoming election.
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Inside Iowa City DACA Recipients Relieved Yet Uncertain
In Iowa City DACA recipients express relief following policy developments but voice ongoing uncertainty about their futures. Community members say protections provide hope while anxieties remain about potential changes and future legal paths.
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Notice on safety during COVID-19 for Gazette readers
The World Health Organization says it is safe to handle newspapers during the COVID 19 pandemic. The Gazette prints with gloves and frequent cleaning of equipment and stations in printing facilities and distribution centers. A digital version is available at thegazette com by selecting Green Gazette in the page footer.
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