Juneteenth gains college ties amid Iowa holiday debate
The Gazette notes Coe College and Grinnell College pledging Juneteenth as a permanent holiday. ISU and public universities promote events after federal law recognizing Juneteenth. Opal Lee’s legacy and Younger family ties highlighted as momentum grows.
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FedEx project eyed to bring 434 jobs to Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids officials consider a FedEx Ground plan for a package sorting center with 434 new jobs linked to a Revitalize Iowa Sound Economy grant. City leaders tout workforce strength and infrastructure as CBRE analysts note rising e commerce driven warehouse growth nationwide.
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Iowa Supreme Court dismisses farm pollution case on standing grounds
The Iowa Supreme Court majority rules environmental groups lack standing to challenge farm pollution practices that aim to curb nitrogen and phosphorus runoffs. Justices say the dispute concerns policy and is better resolved by legislative action, not courts, ending the suit that began in March 2019.
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