Local veterans oral histories recorded for Library of Congress record
Cedar Rapids volunteers from Kirkwood Community College spent Friday recording Cedar Rapids area veterans as part of an annual Grassley office event. Marvin Johnson, 44, called it a blessing and a testimony for future generations.
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Brian Eschen
Navy
Veterans History Project
Chuck Grassley
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
Library of Congress
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
Veterans
U.S
Marvin Johnson
Veterans History event sparks Cedar Rapids Corridor discussions
A Cedar Rapids area Veterans History event draws attention to honoring local veterans and national memory. Community members consider participation, viewing it as either encouragement or an eye opener for those hesitant about engaging with veterans’ history. Page 6A notes the feature.
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National Veterans History
University Heights creates city administrator role
Former Police Chief Troy Kelsay will serve as University Heights first city administrator a part time post about 20 hours weekly. The pilot position pays 40 dollars per hour for six months and will involve city representation on boards and implementing council and police initiatives.
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Troy Kelsay
University Heights
Kelsay
Chris Akers
Courtyard Marriott
Savannah Blake
the Gazette
Backers in Iowa seek certainty on clean energy future
Kerri Johannsen and other Iowa clean energy advocates say renewables prove economic and health benefits, while uncertainty grows after Trump’s victory. They highlight the Inflation Reduction Act’s role in boosting manufacturing and reducing energy costs for families, small businesses, and communities, as they await policy changes.
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Kerri Johannsen
Donald Trump
Iowa
Trump
Bob Keefe
Midwest
Johannsen
Iowa Environmental Council
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Clean Energy
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