Chain Reaction bikes up in Cedar Rapids shop debut
Cedar Rapids nonprofit opens a Chain Reaction Bike Hub offering affordable bikes. Coe College sophomore Ethan Eliaquim, 20, becomes the first customer paying 53.50 for a Schwinn after a quick test ride guided by repair lead Dave DeWitte. He aims to access parks and city destinations by bike.
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Chain Reaction Bike Hub Opens in Cedar Rapids Area
The Chain Reaction Bike Hub invites donations and volunteers. Located at 1010 Third Ave. SW inside the Precision Drywall warehouse, it operates May hours Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The schedule may expand by summer as more volunteers join.
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Iowa immigrants protest new illegal reentry law
Iowa City Davenport Waterloo and Des Moines hosted candlelight vigils and marches in response to a law criminalizing illegal immigration as a state crime. Advocates call for comprehensive reform and urge Iowa to welcome immigrants and refugees while emphasizing immigrant workers are working families seeking a better future. Local leaders and groups like Escucha Mi Voz spoke against hate and for fair treatment.
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the Gazette
Emails reveal sports betting probe actions in Iowa
Attorneys for more than two dozen Iowa and Iowa State athletes allege rights violations after a 2023 gambling sting. An internal Iowa email shows a state investigator arguing suspending players or stripping scholarships could sway lawmakers on gaming laws. The suit claims geolocation data and nonwarranted tracking harmed reputations while many athletes faced NCAA rule conflicts.
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DPS
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