Iowa City Council Diversity Reflects University Influence
Iowa City showcases greater racial diversity than the state due to the University of Iowa presence. The 2010 Census confirms this trend with higher minority rates and more women than men. Political scientist Rene Rocha notes diversity boosts local equity, while Wilburn cites debates on police traffic enforcement and racial profiling.
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University of Iowa
Iowa City
Rene Rocha
Rocha
Wilburn
Council
Police Department
Iowa City Council Candidates Diversity Shapes Races
The at large race features Josh Eklow and rivals including Richard Finley, Matt Hayek, Mark McCallum, Jarrett Mitchell, Ray Pate, Michelle Payne, Rick Dobyns, Steve Soboroff, Jim Throgmorton, and others. Candidates stress varied backgrounds and perspectives to reflect residents. They cite gender and LGBT diversity, past mayor Wilburn’s influence, and the need for inclusive leadership.
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Josh Eklow
E. College St
University of Iowa
Richard Finley
Ronalds St
Rockwell Collins
Matt Hayek
Heather Dr
Mark McCallum
Jarrett Mitchell
S. Summit St
Ray Pate
Iowa Ave
Michelle Payne
Village Farm Ct
MidAmerican Energy
Wilburn
Iowa City
Wright
Tive
Bailey
Iowa League of Cities
Jim Throgmorton
Peace Corps
Bolivia
Susan Mims
West Branch woman fights for posthumously conceived child benefits
Patti Beeler pursues Social Security benefits for Brynn Beeler born in 2003 after her husband Bruce Beeler died in 2001. The 8th Circuit reversed a lower court ruling and denied benefits, saying Brynn is not a natural or dependent child under the Social Security Act. A writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court may follow their next week request.
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Trish Mehaffey
Gazette West Branch
8Th Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
8Th Circuit
Social Security Administration
Patti Beeler
Brynn
Bruce Beeler
Beelers
Bryan
Paul Morf
Simmons, Perrine, Moyer
Bergman
Cedar Rapids
Morf
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Beeler
Iowa
HUD accuses Traer landlords of housing discrimination
The U S Department of Housing and Urban Development accuses the Iowa apartment owners in Traer of violating the Fair Housing Act by refusing to allow a sick child to live with a medically prescribed emotional support animal. The case centers on denial of a reasonable accommodation for a disability.
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Traer
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Iowa
HUD
Iowa woman with disability seeks damages over no-pet housing rule
HUD reports a 7-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was denied permission to live with a support dog due to a no-pet policy. If a court finds discrimination, damages may be awarded. In Dubuque authorities report a 45-year-old Maquoketa man died in a Mississippi River collision when a boat driven by Kent Hoffman struck Sutton’s craft. Lori Fey, a passenger, was not seriously injured. The incident is under investigation.
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HUD
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Sutton
Kent Hoffman
Galena
Ill
DNR
Lori Fey
Maquoketa
Hoffman
Dove hunting grows as Iowa opens first state plots
State managed sunflower and millet plots draw higher concentrations of doves after legislation made Iowa the 41st state to allow dove hunting. Biologists estimate about 20 000 hunters will participate as the sport expands and lessons from opening day guide future opportunities.
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Todd Bogenschutz
Department of Natural Resources
Iowa
Bogenschutz
Missouri
Terry Branstad
DNR
Joe Wilkinson
Lowa
Willie Suchy
Suchy
Jeff Mescher
Independence
Ron Sperfslage
Manchester
Pat Mescher
Dundee
Lamont
Buchanan County
Alcohol sales dominate Big Ten stadiums in 2010 season
Iowa led alcohol revenue with beer and wine totaling 110 961 dollars for 2010 with sales mainly from beer. Wisconsin posted the highest per seat average at 9.80 dollars, while Iowa State reported 6.77 dollars per game per seat across seven home games. West Virginia plans fall stadium wide alcohol sales to boost revenue, and Minnesota debated extending booze to premium seating.
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Crown Royal
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Purdue
Iowa State University
Jack Trice
West Virginia University
Milan Puskar Stadium
Oliver Luck
Kinnick Stadium
Barta
Kinnick
Brechler
Athletics Department
Steve Roe
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Associated Press
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Remedia
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Sourcemedia
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