Mount Mercy College inaugurates Christopher Blake as president
Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids installs Christopher Blake as its eighth president at a ceremony including Mass prayer and ball. Blake, 46, vows to advance the Catholic mission while honoring tradition and heritage, with student leaders urging a renewal that expands service and impact.
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Cedar Rapids murder house residents move in after tragedy
Diana and Gary Stromer 47 bought the Cedar Rapids home at 818 10th St SW where Christina Sanoubane 20 was killed and bled to death in 2000. They removed a bathtub linked to the crime saying they won’t bathe in it. Many murder houses in Linn and Johnson counties now house new residents who say the histories don’t bother them. Some report odd electrical phenomena suggesting spirits.
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Not Just No 2 The Iowa Constitution and Lt Governor Role
The Iowa Constitution requires the lieutenant governor to be ready to assume the governorship if the governor dies is impeached resigns or is removed The duties of the governor include those provided by law and those assigned to the lieutenant governor by the governor Patty Judge running mate to Chet Culver Democrat and Bob Van der Plaats running with Jim Nussle Republican say the next governor will assign a substantial role to the lieutenant governor Judge notes she is secretary of agriculture and Vander Plaats says he and Nussle will be full partners with geographic balance noted between eastern and other regions
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Halloween Surplus Stores Boost Halloween Shopping
In Marion Keith Post of Uncle Stan's Military Surplus says Halloween has eclipsed Christmas as the big season. Shoppers seek flight suits desert camouflage and MA SH era looks with costumes and accessories not government issue. The store reports demand from ex military dads, baby boomers, teens and college women.
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