Iowa City Now Accepts Syrian Refugees Amid Debate
The Chicago City Council signs a symbolic resolution to accept Syrian refugees. Iowa politicians urge caution while stressing national safety and vetting. Grassley calls for funding pauses and stronger screening to prevent a Paris-like attack.
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County to pay Zinser for asbestos work
Zinser’s lower square foot asbestos removal cost beats other estimates. Supervisor Ben Rogers notes payment for time already spent. Langston says Linn County owns the asbestos and is responsible for cleanup. Demolition of the county home may proceed in March, delaying O’Brien Building improvements at 825 Third St SW.
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Jim Houser
Langston
Linn County
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Third St
Chauncey Debate Over rezoning Turbulent for Three Years
Judge Paul Miller dismissed Trinity petition on Chauncey zoning in April ruling no impediment to project. City must approve design plans and flow from central business district to residential areas. Opponents challenge size and location while Trinity and Iowa Coalition Against the Shadow press objections and petitions.
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Paul Miller
Trinity
Iowa Coalition Against the Shadow
Chauncey
Miller
West Des Moines activist pushes federal cannabidiol access
Sally Gaer of West Des Moines joins a national coalition meeting with Congress to press for federal legalization of cannabidiol for epilepsy treatment. The group, including Speaker Paul Ryan, seeks to remove cannabidiol from marijuana definitions. sponsors total 58 in the House and nine in the Senate. Gaer and Paige Figi testify to reduce seizures and expand access for children. Grassley opposes federal regulation. Ernst weighs the bill.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Chuck Grassley
Joni Ernst
Ernst
Grassley
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Paige Figi
Coalition For Access Now
Figi
Colorado
Local East Iowa suspects face criminal charges in Cedar Rapids area
The Log item lists multiple individuals charged by federal, state, and county authorities in Eastern Iowa. Among those named are Tina Carroll, Marc Fye, Vaneesha Williams, Hillary Rosencrants, William Bishop, Daniel Alvarado Zorola, Derek Coleman, Curtis Flicklinger, James Brown, Pablo Ortega, Terrance Campbell, and Quentin Johnson, with offenses including drug possession, driving while barred, domestic abuse, and delivery-related charges.
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Queen Dr
No. B
Cedar Rapids
Highway
Gillette Lane
Lisbon
Marc Fye
Davenport
Kohawk St
Vaneesha R. Williams
Dunham Dr
First Street
James E. Brown
15Th St
Linn County
Pablo Ortega
Wilson Ave
Cedar
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