No School Is Immune On Campus Rape Culture Protest
Vanessa Miller reports from Iowa City on University of Iowa students and supporters who share survivor stories on a newly launched student site. They organize protests and letters demanding stronger campus action after a string of sexual assaults and ongoing concerns for women’s safety.
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Iowa City
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University of Iowa
University sex assault drive gains national attention
MORE INSIDE UI adds second Nite Ride van, Page 7A sexual assault, upgrade prevention efforts and bolster resources. Their demands and the university's response, including US President Sally Mason's six point plan to combat sexual violence, have drawn local, statewide and national attention. The national movement theme is echoed by AAUW official Anne Hedgepeth who says campus assault is a nationwide issue.
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Anne Hedgepeth
American Association of University Women
Washington, D.C
Marion approves tax incentives for Waste-to-biofuel plant
Firelight LLC advances toward a $15 million Marion facility with city tax incentives approved this week. The project aims to expand biofuel production and create local jobs.
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Firelight LLC
Marion
Iowa coach confirms Patrick McCaffery tumor malignant
Fran McCaffery’s son Patrick McCaffery had a tumor removed that was cancerous. The family released the statement Friday detailing the diagnosis and ongoing treatment plan.
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Iowa
Patrick McCaffery
Fran McCaffery
Family business survives with new products across generations
A four generation family-owned business stays strong by expanding its product range to meet customer needs. The article notes ongoing adaptation and growth as it adds offerings while maintaining family leadership across decades.
Crimea soldiers face choice as Russian rule takes hold
Ukrainian servicemen gather outside a Simferopol base seeking guidance on staying or leaving after Crimea’s transition to Russian authority. Russia’s upper house approves the treaty annexing Crimea and President Putin signs it into law.
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Crimea
Crimean Army
Crimean
Belbek
Russia
Ukraine
Vladimir Putin
Greenway plans take shape for Cedar Rapids riverfront
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation hosts public input sessions to shape three riverfront greenways Time Check Czech Village and Kingston areas totaling about 110 acres. The project aims to cost 15 million dollars and take ten years with design work by Confluence.
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Parks and Recreation Department
Kingston
Czech Village
Department of Community Development
National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Sven Leff
Parks and Recreation
Leff
First Street
Kingston Village
Downtown
Confluence
Iowa City
Des Moines
Brenda Nelson
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