Brokaw tells UI grads to learn from mistakes at Iowa
Former NBC anchor Tom Brokaw spoke to University of Iowa liberal arts graduates at Carver-Hawkeye Arena about learning from failure and making a difference. He received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and urged graduates to confront setbacks honestly while noting his own past missteps.
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Veterans Memorial Building renovation moves ahead in Cedar Rapids
The Veterans Memorial Commission leads a planned renovation of the historic May’s Island building, with costs possibly reaching 25 million. City offices may shift to the federal courthouse as space is reassessed. a public participation process is planned to shape the project. Neumann Brothers and Art Architecture Research Associates are hired as project manager and architect.
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Pate backs Branstad for GOP governor nomination
Paul Pate former Iowa secretary of state Cedar Rapids mayor and state senator endorses Terry Branstad for governor citing Branstads job growth record Pate notes prior collaboration in the Senate and as secretary of state Branstad faces Vander Plaats and Rod Roberts in the June 8 primary.
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