Kennedy to retire from Supreme Court position
Justice Anthony Kennedy, the pivotal swing voter on the Supreme Court, plans to retire effective July 31, allowing President Trump to appoint a successor. The departure could shift the court toward a conservative majority, potentially affecting abortion rights, gun protections, and gay rights debates. Kennedy, 81, announced the decision in a court statement.
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Washington
Anthony Kennedy
Supreme Court
Donald Trump
Kennedy
High Court
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Two Iowa Judges Named On Trump Supreme Court List
Gazette staff report notes two Iowa judges are among 25 names President Trump has identified to fill a future Supreme Court vacancy. The White House had refreshed the list after Justice Gorsuch's confirmation, with Trump expected to pick a nominee from this updated roster.
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Donald Trump
U.S. Supreme Court
White House
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Trump
Supreme Court
Community steps up to help Dusty after trike theft
Dusty McArtor, a 24 year old with brain injuries from a 1994 incident, had his black and gold custom tricycle stolen at 5:30 am June 5. His family started a GoFundMe, raising 2975 from 78 donors to exceed a 1500 goal, with a new trike donated and planned page update.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Dusty McArtor
Goldfinch Cyclery
12Th Ave
Dusty
Iowa
Edar Rapids
Dawn McArtor
McArtors
Emerald ash borer now widespread in Cedar Rapids area
Cedar Rapids officials said the emerald ash borer is widespread throughout the urban area with infestations confirmed along Edgewood Road NW Glass Road NE 27th Avenue SW and 33rd Avenue SW near Sixth Street and Interstate 380. City arborist Todd Fagan said the pest is progressing and the response will shift from slow to reactive as more ash trees must come down.
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Edgewood Road
Ellis Boulevard
Glass Road
27Th Avenue
33Rd Avenue
Sixth Street
Todd Fagan
Fagan
Emerald ash borer larvae seen on ash tree in Cedar Rapids
Liz Martin reports at the Interstate 380 northbound rest stop in Cedar Rapids an infected ash tree shows emerald ash borer larvae. The sighting occurred Oct. 19, 2015, highlighting the invasive pest in local trees and the need for monitoring and control.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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