Iowa City OKs grant to place armed police in schools
The City Council voted 6-1 to apply for a federal grant to hire two school resource officers for Iowa City Community School District high schools and junior highs. The plan raises concerns about criminal-justice exposure for students, with final School Board approval due May 21.
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Cedar Rapids Sky Walk Closure and U S Cellular Center Reopening
Downtown Cedar Rapids will close First Avenue East at 6 30 a m for five days to install a sky walk between the DoubleTree by Hilton and a new parking ramp. The U S Cellular Center box office reopens at 10 a m with a free May 31 concert by an 80s cover band and listings for Cirque Du Soleil, Barry Manilow, and WWE events in June.
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City considers referendum on traffic cameras and plate readers
Mayor Hayek supports red light cameras but opponents question the plan. Rita Bettis of the ACLU argues the petition's camera provisions and the license plate reader plans blur initiative and referendum rules. City officials say drones and readers are valid while a council debate continues. An ordinance is due at the next council meeting.
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