First Community Cultural Celebration and Expo in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Public Library hosted the inaugural Community Cultural Celebration and Expo in a bid to illuminate diversity. The event, a collaboration between the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission and the library, featured about three dozen groups and interactive tables to educate visitors about different cultures and all forms of diversity.
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Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission
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Cedar Rapids Public Library
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Yates
Cedar Rapids
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United States
Pakistan
Iowa
Gichki
Kirkwood Community College
Mini Das
Friends of India Association of
Iowa distilleries push on site sales parity bill
Small Iowa liquor distillers seek a state law change to sell single servings on site, aiming to level the field with beer and wine. Cedar Ridge owner Jeff Quint says the measure would bring parity with neighboring states and allow on site tastings at distilleries like Cedar Ridge in Swisher. Public and legislative support appears likely as the proposal moves through the Capitol.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Capitol
Jeff Quint
Cedar Ridge
Swisher
Gorsuch Faces Fresh GOP Test On Supreme Court Shape
President Trump’s pick Neil Gorsuch arrives for confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill shaping the federal judiciary. Republicans seek a lasting imprint with a conservative creed similar to Justice Scalia. Senator Lindsey Graham hails the nomination as a major presidential achievement.
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Washington
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Lawmakers urge Trump to back off wiretap claims
U S lawmakers from both parties say they have seen no proof to support Donald Trump’s claim that Barack Obama wiretapped him last year. Republicans urge Trump to apologize amid the political uproar and strains with allies threaten focus on health care and taxes. Senator Susan Collins questions the assertion while urging clarity on March tweets.
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U.S
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