Lawyers dispute Vilsack order expanding gay protections
In Des Moines lawyers spar over whether Gov. Vilsack exceeded authority by suing a 1999 executive order adding gender identity and sexual orientation protections to state employment rules. The case questions executive power versus statutory limits and potential standing issues.
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Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Tom Vilsack
Ployee
Polk County
Glenn Pille
Vilsack
McCormick
Julie Pottorff
Iowa
Pottorff
Terry Branstad
Racist vandalism targets Des Moines man's home and car
Police investigate after vandals spray painted KKK on Frederick Harris's house and car in Des Moines. A shattered window and a shattered glass piece near a religious image heightened fears on a racially mixed street as neighbors react to the incident.
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Des Moines
Frederick Harris
KKK
Harris
Jesus Christ
Spirit of the Season fundraiser hawks honey and baskets
Aging Services sells Cinnamon Creamed Honey in 21 ounce jars at 7 dollars with gift boxes for 50 cents to support Low Vision Services. It appears at Westdale Mall and Drug Town Stores in Cedar Rapids with pickup options by Suzanne Hanna. Red Cross holiday baskets fund programs and are available in three sizes with delivery Dec 14–16 across several counties. Proceeds support ongoing services.
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Westdale Mall
Drug Town
Blairs Ferry Rd
Boyson Rd
32Nd St
Suzanne Hanna
E Ave. NW
Cedar Rapids
Red Cross
Delaware
Iowa
Johnson
Jones and Linn
Grant Wood Area
Metro
Fyiowa
Gazette Newsroom
P.O
Arbol de Santos Tops Festival of Trees Winners
Cedar Rapids festival honors Arbol de Santos tree as overall winner. Judges pick include Wired Together at Franklin Middle School and Starry Night at Jefferson High School. Event benefited St Luke's Hospital Auxiliary with multiple sponsors and regional designers.
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Arbol de Santos’ Tops Festival of Trees
Cedar Rapids
John Deere Health Care
Ob-Gyn Associates
Julie Majerus
Bonnabelle Rayner
Cyndie O'Brien
Cargill Cam Milling
Nancy Schucit
Claudette Roby
Iona Realty
Jill Gustin
Jane Glantz
Dean
Gale Beer
Intermec Technologies Corp
Nancy Schucht
John
Franklin Middle School
Circle of Friends
Holiday Decor Awards Highlight Vintage Cornucopia
The Amana Society sponsors the Holiday Decorations Judges Achievement Award for Vintage Cornucopia designed by Virginia Dubberke. Room Design features Peace Joy Love sponsored by Shuttleworth Ingersoll and Buresh Party and Special Events with design by Jayne Peremsky and Ruth Adolph.
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Amana Society
Virginia Dubberke
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll and
Buresh
Jayne Peremsky
Ruth Adolph
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