Hass to Lead Poetry Workshop at Iowa Writers' Workshop
Poet Robert Hass, newly named to succeed as poet laureate, discusses aims for shaping imagination, readings, and public engagement. He notes his busy travel between Berkeley and Washington while continuing to develop his own writing.
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Running leaves office to join federal labor role
After 15 years in the Legislature, Running announces his move to the U.S. Department of Labor. He cites unfinished business in nursing home residents' issues, corporate incentives, and a push for national cooperation over state bidding wars. The family remains based in Cedar Rapids as children graduate and a grandchild is on the way.
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