Cedar Rapids teen Aaron Richardson shot and killed
A 15-year-old Cedar Rapids boy known as Arro died after a Sunday night shooting. Police say the killing was targeted amid ongoing city violence tied to rival groups. Investigations note two additional shootings over the holiday weekend nearby.
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Aaron
Jerman
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Tazia Towns
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Veggie Bus Brings Fresh Produce to Cedar Rapids
Feed Iowa First launches the Veggie Bus a converted 1970s school bus loaded with produce from 22 Linn County gardens. Volunteers drive and distribute free vegetables at pantries churches parks and centers to aid those facing hunger.
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the Gazette
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Redmond Park
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Linn County
Iowa
Lynette Richards
Sonia Kendrick
Feed
Regents seek extra funding for University of Iowa
Iowa Board of Regents leaders announced a plan to request an additional 4.5 million in general funds for the University of Iowa in fiscal 2017, reversing last week’s stance and aiming to support long term reinvestment in teaching and research. The board will formalize requests to the Legislature at a Cedar Falls meeting. President Bruce Rastetter emphasized the need to sustain UI’s high quality education as part of the university’s vision.
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J. Bruce) Harreld
Rastetter
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Harreld
IBM
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Boston Market
Katherine Tachau
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