Time Check flood protection moves the recovery forward
In Cedar Rapids, Time Check neighborhood gains ground after the 2008 flood under Matthew 25’s guidance. A $1.4 million capital campaign and grants funded a grocery and 11 rehabilitated housing units. Leaders stress flood protection and greenway development as key next steps to safeguard and complete the neighborhood’s revival.
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Cedar Rapids
al Pierson
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Matthew 25
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Iowa courts prioritize interpreters for fair access
Iowa courts have made interpreter services a priority to aid litigants, witnesses, and victims who do not speak English. About 10,000 proceedings used interpreters last year across eight districts, with Spanish leading the need and languages ranging from Swahili to Vietnamese. Chris Kunej, the new director of Language Access, emphasizes competent interpreters to ensure full, meaningful participation in all court proceedings.
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Iowa Judicial Branch
Iowa Court
Chris Kunej
Iowa
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Zagreb
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Young artist Archie Damsden designs national park Herky on Parade
The 13-year-old Iowa City homeschooled student was chosen as the youngest artist to design and paint the 6-foot fiberglass University of Iowa mascot Herky. Archie's entry features a national parks motif dubbed Americas best idea. He and his parents submitted the proposal days before the deadline.
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Archie Damschen
Iowa City
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Erika Damschen
Herky
University of Iowa
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