Sanders Calls Dems Ignore Working Class Voters and Pushes $15 Minimum
Bernie Sanders urges a youth driven overhaul of the Democratic Party to aid working Americans. He criticizes Trump and calls for universal health care, affordable college, and a $15 minimum wage while noting unity across races in Texas after Houston flooding. Local readers respond with mixed support and debt concerns.
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Brad Dunlap
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Budget questions loom as Iowa eyes cash flow borrowing
Governor Reynolds may call a special session as a letter from Treasurer Fitzgerald urges a cash flow borrowing to cover FY18 bills including school aid. The measure would not raise long term liability but would help avert a $27 million cash crunch next April. House Speaker Upmeyer criticizes the move as political posturing.
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Iowa
Linda Upmeyer
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Terry Branstad
U.S
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Market After Dark draws 29000 plus in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts Market After Dark in its third year attracting over 29 000 attendees to the downtown evening market. Nearly 100 Iowa vendors offered entertainment while The Gazette sponsored the event. Organizers praised the turnout and the event's economic impact through diverse sponsorships.
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Metro Economic Alliance
Iowa
Doug Neumann
The
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Iowa City library marks Sherlock Holmes anniversary with events
The Iowa City Public Library hosts three events in Meeting Room A to honor the 125th anniversary of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Topics include pop culture boundaries, analysis of Holmes popularity, and a Sherlock Holmes film marathon from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
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Dr. Watson
Sherlock Holmes
Stamford
Basil Rathbone
Robert Downey Jr
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