Taken by Storm book aids Iowa tornado relief effort
The Gazette publishes a 60 page four color collection of storm damage photos from the Iowa City tornado that night on April 13. The proceeds will be shared among Johnson County United Way and local Red Cross and Salvation Army affiliates. The book goes on sale May 12 at The Gazette offices in Old Capitol Town Center and downtown Cedar Rapids and other Corridor outlets. Each copy costs 3 dollars.
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Iowa Three High Schools Make Newsweek Top 1100
Newsweek ranking places three Iowa high schools in the top 1100 nationwide. Washington High Cedar Rapids is No 538, Kennedy High is No 741, and Iowa City West High is No 1086. The list is AP test based with last year’s Cedar Rapids schools also on the list.
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Cedar Rapids Plans Session With Iowa City and Coralville City Managers
Cedar Rapids City Council and city managers from Iowa City and Coralville meet at City Hall to discuss city manager roles and Cedar Rapids hiring plans. Iowa City's Steve Atkins and Coralville's Kelly Hayworth will answer council questions. Bill Prowell moderates at 6:30 p.m. Additional sessions with Marion and Dubuque managers are planned for May 16.
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Murder shocks quiet Cedar Rapids neighborhood
Sandy Bell of Lincolnway Village Neighborhood Association says the April 23 murders of 18 year olds Katrina Hill of Solon and Molly Edmondson at 6605 College Park Court SW disrupt a normally low crime area near Kirkwood Community College. Kyle Marin, 19, faces two counts of first degree murder and is jailed on one million bail as police finish a broad search warrant investigation.
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Kirkwood College Lacks On-Campus Housing Says Official
Josh Troutman, Kirkwood College recreation and housing services director, notes no on campus housing for students. Privately owned apartment complexes have emerged nearby to house students and receive daily communications from college officials.
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Ex-staffer Mark Hunter urged to return to Cedar Rapids History Center
New board chair Tom Hauer seeks ideas to boost the Carl and Mary Koehler History Center after a cash crunch. center reopened eight hours weekly with volunteer staff following layoffs of 12 workers and director Martha Aldridge. The writer argues rehiring Mark Hunter could help, given his Cedar Rapids expertise.
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UI Joins Push for Designated Suppliers to Curb Abuses
Iowa City University of Iowa will join a coalition of colleges to pursue a designated suppliers program for apparel. President Shorton said the ad hoc committee recommends moving toward factories that pay a living wage and allow union representation in exchange for stable orders and fair prices. SUPPLIERS, PAGE 6B
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Debates on immigration and the American mosaic
Linda Detroy Alexander argues that immigration enriches the nation and warns against simple even violent solutions. She notes the diverse roots of Americans, calls for calm inclusive policies, and urges targeted visa and asylum measures to protect security, economy, and culture.
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