Old Capitol exhibit pulls opioid crisis from the past
Ann Aschoff, University of Iowa nurse practitioner in addiction medicine, recalls her son Zach Aschoff who died of a heroin overdose on February 27, 2016, at 27. The piece notes his influence on family and Iowa City Coralville community, detailing his youth and passions from boxing to skateboarding.
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Cedar Rapids Prep opens sixth grade enrollment for 2025 26
Cedar Rapids Prep begins sixth and seventh grades for the inaugural 2025 26 year with online applications open through March 31. The charter school, launched by Opportunity Education and formerly Quest Forward, plans gradual growth adding one grade per year and emphasizing small classes and college readiness under Principal Justin Blietz.
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Iowan Teig: from farm boy to lawyer to Cedar Rapids litigant
Jared Strong profiles Bob Teig, 73, a former U.S. Attorney in Cedar Rapids who quit after criticizing wrongful imprisonment and penalty enhancements. A farm boy turned lawyer, Teig prosecuted murder cases and bank robbers, helped Postville immigration raid cases, and pushed free legal aid for abuse victims. He lapsed his license in December but remains active in court as a self-represented critic of government adherence to law.
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