GOP sees positive signs on Kavanaugh
Republicans expressed confidence they have the votes to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court though votes remain undecided. Senators Flake and Collins praised the FBI investigation as thorough, while Murkowski remained undecided and Democrats urged deeper scrutiny.
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Iowa law professors oppose Kavanaugh confirmation
More than 1,000 law professors signed a letter this week opposing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The signatories include eight in Iowa, with four from the University of Iowa College of Law and four from Drake University Law School in Des Moines.
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Ladd Library adds 8 a.m. weekday hours in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Ladd Library branch opened at 8 a.m. on Mondays to Thursdays since July 1, used by patrons including Dennis Johnson who says the earlier start offers quiet access to computers and study space. Downtown branch Sunday hours were restored, with officials considering further hours if data after six months support it.
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Iowa City campus reports uptick in sexual assault cases
The Gazette notes University of Iowa data in the 2018 NSSP report shows more on and off campus rapes rising to 52 in 2017 from 41 in 2016, with fondling incidents nearly doubling to 65. Officials caution duplicated reports can inflate counts.
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