License applications halted by court order in Iowa
Cedar Rapids couple Molly Mathis and Ravi Chandran were turned away at a Des Moines license counter after Polk County judge Robert Hanson halted acceptance of same sex marriage licenses while an appeal proceeds. Hanson ruled the Defense of Marriage Act violates due process and equal protection.
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the Gazette
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Ravi Chandran
Cedar Rapids
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Polk County
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Iowa Supreme Court
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Iowa City
Polk County Recorder’s Office
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Chandran
Ames Couple Wed as Iowa First Legal Same-Sex Pair
Sean Fritz and Tim McQuillan, Ames residents and Iowa State University students, became the first same sex couple legally married in Iowa. A minister in Des Moines officiated on Friday morning as the couple embraced.
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Tim McQuillan
Des Moines
Ames
Iowa State University
Iowa
Xavier Defeats Cedar Rapids Prairie In Season Opener
Cedar Rapids Xavier seniors Holly Johnson and Keaton Edwards lead a key shake as the Saints open the season with a 20 to 3 victory over Prairie. The defending Class 4A state champions start fast at Xavier High School.
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Keaton Edwards
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Cedar Rapids Prairie
Xavier High School
Prairie
Health Care Forum renews hope for cancer research in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids the Lance Armstrong forum with six presidential hopefuls aims to boost cancer research funding. Dr George Weiner of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center notes cancer’s long fight and urges renewed political action to support survivors and researchers. Kathy Krusse calls cancer the No 1 killer of Americans under 85 and backs increased research dollars.
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Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Iowa
Lance Armstrong
Cedar Rapids
Kathy Krusse
Mercy Medical Center
Federal grants boost Iowa African American museum reach
The African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa in Cedar Rapids moves toward statewide status with a network of ten local chapters. Two federal grants totaling 110,988 dollars fund two coordinators to support chapter work and statewide outreach.
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the Gazette
William Naung
Four Oaks Bridge
Iowa
Age Tecture Heritage
African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of
12Th Ave
Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services
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