Conference links Czech Slovakia revolutions to Middle East transitions
Martin Butera former Slovak ambassador says Egypt Tunisia and former Czechoslovakia revolutions share aims and grievances. He notes ownership over change and human dignity while outlining parallels at a Cedar Rapids conference hosted by the National Czech Slovak Museum and Library.
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Cindy Hadish
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Tunisia
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Martin Butera
United States
Butora
Bratislava
Cedar Rapids Marriott
Czechoslovakia
Vaclav
Transition to Democracy conference at Cedar Rapids museum
National Czech and Slovak Museum hosts a weekend Transition to Democracy conference at the Cedar Rapids Marriott with experts including Butera and Havel era insights. The sixth and final event covers 1989 to present transitions, highlighting Czech and Slovak experiences and ongoing reform.
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Museum
Cedar Rapids
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Slovakia
Czech Republic
Gail Naughton
Egypt
Prague
Bratislava
Local arrests list for Johnson and Linn counties Iowa
Multiple individuals in Johnson County Iowa City North Liberty and nearby towns faced charges after late weekend incidents. Names include Esteban Rodriguez Shianna Chambers Danielle Venters Sarah McInroy Antonio Russell Matthew Roberts Elizabeth Heather and Jennifer Shryers plus a Marion residence burglary with stolen items valued at about 9000 dollars.
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Iowa City
Shianna D. Chambers
Clearwater Ct
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Mormon Trek Boulevard
Danielle J. Venters
Heritage Dr
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Front
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Sarah A. McInroy
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Kirkwood trustees weigh budget ceiling and tax hike
Kirkwood Community College trustees consider an 8 percent rise in the property tax levy as part of a 2011-12 budget ceiling set at 142.3 million dollars. The rate would go from 0.925 to 0.998 dollars per thousand, with the rollback formula increasing the tax base. Final budgets and tuition await state aid details expected in May or June.
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Ne Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College Board of Trustees
Kirkwood
Jim Choate
Choate
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