Postville elects Rekow mayor in bid for community recovery
Leigh Rekow won the Postville mayoral race with 193 votes in a three candidate contest, signaling a step toward inclusivity after the 2008 immigration raid that hit Agriprocessors Inc. Rekow leads over Melvin Cook and Jeff Reinhardt as 347 of 930 voters cast ballots. Community members called Rekow inclusive and Reinhardt divisive, reflecting a city seeking unity.
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Cedar Rapids district urged to build new facilities at Ellis Rd site
Cedar Rapids school board endorsed building new support service facilities to replace flood damaged sites. Plan centers on land at 2933 Ellis Rd NW adjoining the transportation center. A rezoning petition for public zone was filed Oct 26.
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House health care bill stalls in Senate after House vote
President Obama faces a stalled path as Senate moderates oppose a government plan. Senate gridlock looms amid debate over a public option, while Reid explores a state opt out approach to keep the bill alive.
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Berlin marks 20 years since wall fell memorials
Berlin observes the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall collapse with concerts and memorials. Germans recall the night of November 9 1989 when East Germans surged into freedom, dancing atop the wall and embracing a future without border guards.
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Afghanistan in grip of H1N1 flu epidemic
Afghan government declares emergency and closes schools universities wedding halls and public bathrooms for three weeks to slow the H1N1 flu spread. Ten people have died in Kabul with cases rising across provinces as authorities warn of an ongoing epidemic amid tens of thousands wearing masks in the capital.
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