Coe College receives record 29.3 million gift from alumnus
K Raymond Clark, a 1930 graduate and former Chicago attorney who died at 96, left Coe College his largest ever donation, boosting a legacy that already included more than 4 million in prior gifts. The Clark named campus facilities include the Clark Racquet Center and the Clark Alumni House. The region’s economy is noted for strength with Iowa City and Cedar Rapids highlighted in a Quad Cities study. The Nation’s Report Card shows Iowa students closing achievement gaps, while a dog park in Iowa City gains momentum after a 100000 gift from Dean Thornberry after initial bids exceeded 204498 and fundraising continues.
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Radon Risks and Economic Wears in Iowa and National View
Iowa homes face higher radon exposure than many states raising lung cancer risk. A simple home test kit from hardware stores or health departments helps detect danger. In a separate note, three days of weekend bankruptcies surged over typical monthly totals as filers anticipated new law. McLeodUSA faces Chapter 11 with 1,720 employees at stake and stock devaluation. The Weather Service now forecasts an equal chance of above near or below normal winter temps for Iowa.
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Nading Henderson and Ross drive Cedar Rapids council race
Letters urge support for Randy Nading in District 2 and Sarah Henderson as District 2 candidate. JR Johnson promotes District 5 bid. Donald Ross backed in District 1 with Reaganian rhetoric on age and leadership. community values highlighted by Dick Meisterling.
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Podzimek for Cedar Rapids City Council Focus on long term
A reader endorses Tom Podzimek for an at large Cedar Rapids city council seat citing his business background budget skill and ability to bridge divides. The letter argues for issues from the landfill to River Bend and stresses listening to citizens over short term developer gains. It contrasts recycled candidates with fresh leadership and questions labor union backing of several contenders.
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Western High Honors Immigrant Student Amid Flags and Mourning
Principal Louis Hughley raised a Mexican flag at Western High in Louisville to honor Francisco Valle Victorino, a 17 year old immigrant and goalkeeper who died after a soccer ball struck his neck. The community expressively supported the gesture with wreaths, flowers, and a memorial display as the school retires his jersey. Francisco will be buried in Atlextac Mexico.
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Community Letters Policy Noted in Publication
The letter page reiterates that only signed letters from identifiable writers are printed and prohibits anonymous submissions. It sets a 300 word length limit, allows one letter per writer every 30 days, requests phone numbers in emails, and requires real names beyond online handles for identification.
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