Faith and Values: Small Congregation's Big Cross
Pastor Jack Ray leads Faith Christian Fellowship a non denom group that meets at Springville High School and eyes building a church on property in Whittier. The 60 year old pastor carried a 60 pound cross to the meeting to remind locals of Good Friday.
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Springville
Jack Ray
Faith Christian Fellowship
Springville High School
Whittier
Ray
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Brad Knight
Mount Vernon
Springville Road
Decorah eagles offer two live nests for viewing
Fans can watch two Winneshiek County nests to follow the Decorah eagles as they lay eggs and raise a family. Decorah North, a new nest established in 2013, sits in a large tree overlooking a stream on private property, while the original nest drew 250 million views in 2011.
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Winneshiek County
Decorah
Decorah North
Migration fuels Johnson County growth driven by universities
The Gazette reports Iowa data show Johnson and Story counties among the fastest growing, aided by international and domestic migration. Urban counties attract residents. Polk remains top in population. International migration to Johnson County rose by 4 825 and Story by over 4 000 in 2010 to 2015, with universities a key factor.
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Johnson and Story
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
Iowa
U.S. Census Bureau
Gary Krob
State Data Center
Polk County
Johnson
Story Counties
Johnson County
Story County
Krob
IS commander killed in US raid as coalition tightens pressure
A top Islamic State commander, identified as Haji Imam, was killed in a US-led raid this week as the coalition increases pressure on the group to curb overseas strikes. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter confirmed the death amid a week that also saw the Brussels attack.
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Washington
U.S
Pentagon
Ity
Defense
Ashton Carter
Haji Imam
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