Microchip helps Monticello cat found three years after shelter fire
Molly Duffy reports Tommy the gray cat, missing since a three year ago shelter fire at Animal Welfare Friends in Anamosa, was located after a microchip linked him to his former home. Volunteers had traced leads from sightings near the Wapsipinicon River bridge to the state park as Tracy McCarty and the shelter persisted with traps and fliers.
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the Gazette
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Animal Welfare Friends
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Tommy
Cedar Rapids
Animal Welfare Friends Shelter
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Wapsipinicon River
McCarty
Senate Will Face Early Confirmations for Trump Cabinet
Democrats warn the Senate will pick its battles as Donald Trump builds a governing team. With a slim Republican majority and 60 vote rules largely removed, nominees may win easier confirmations while some past-issue scrutiny remains for key positions like defense secretary Mattis and other cabinet choices.
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Donald Trump
Trump
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GOP
Supreme Court
Iowa bullying data shows preliminary rise in 2015 16
Iowa public schools logged more than 1700 bullying incidents in 2015 16, up from 1490 the prior year, with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City highlighted. Education officials say data are incomplete as they seek clearer guidance for state and district policies and how to help Iowa kids.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
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Bullying Incidents Reported by Corridor Districts 2015 16
The Iowa Department of Education lists bullying incidents by Corridor districts for the 2015 16 year. Cedar Rapids 36, Clear Creek Amana fewer than 10, College Community 15, Iowa City 41, Linn Mar fewer than 10, Marion Independent 31, Mount Vernon N A, Solon 11. The state withheld details for districts with under ten cases to protect student privacy.
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College Community
Iowa City
Linn-Mar
Marion Independent
Mount Vernon
Solon
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