Trump tariffs spark debate over U S trade strategy
President Trump rebuffs broad concessions as he opens door to ally carve-outs while threats of a trade war loom. Iowa officials and lawmakers warn of retaliation and harm to sectors including agriculture and manufacturing amid new tariffs on steel and aluminum.
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Cherry Sisters biography in the works seeks local anecdotes
Writer Bullock finalizes The Unbelievable But True Story of the Cherry Sisters a full biography of Cedar Rapids vaudeville act Addie Effie Lizzie and Ella. He requests personal stories artifacts and old theater materials from Iowa readers ahead of a September release.
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Former guard awarded 2 million in prison civil rights suit
Sink, a state penitentiary employee 2002 to 2016, sued starting 2012 over a hostile environment with inmates watching violent and graphic films. A 2014 ruling found no disability discrimination. she was fired in 2016. The jury awarded 2 million including 1.25 million for lost future earnings.
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MedPharm Seeks Cedar Rapids Dispensary Amid Iowa Push
MedPharm discussed for a Cedar Rapids dispensary with Hart calling it uniquely qualified for the license. Cedar Rapids official Dale Todd supports access while Iowa reviews 71 initial letters of intent, narrowing to up to five dispensaries. The plan envisions a 2018–2021 ramp, with products available by mid November pending state approval.
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