Advocates plan winter shelter with city talks
Homeless advocates prepare to unveil winter shelter plans as they press the city of Cedar Rapids after a makeshift east side camp was shut down near the Sinclair plant. Protesters spent a night outside City Hall and later met with Mayor Ron Corbett to push for solutions.
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Iowa City board debates policy on outside consulting
Iowa City Community School District members urge a rule requiring administrators to disclose outside consulting. Superintendent Stephen Murley is linked to training for SUPES Academy and Synesi Associates, tied to a Chicago kickback case.
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Trade pact battle ignites Washington as tariffs fall
The Trans Pacific Partnership pact among the United States and 12 nations promises new markets for cotton wine and beef while many tariffs would end. Supporters hail a major win for producers while critics say it harms family farmers and ranchers.
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