Trial begins in Iowa discrimination class action
A Polk County District Court trial opened in a 2007 class action alleging state hiring discrimination against thousands of African Americans. The suit covers more than 20 000 applications and 6 000 Black Iowans since 2003, with 32 named plaintiffs seeking a broader remedy and policy reforms.
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Michael J. Crumb
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County District Court
Thomas Newkirk
Newkirk
Geoff Greenwood
NICC Named Among Top 10 Community Colleges in Nation
The Gazette reports Northeast Iowa Community College selected as a finalist by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program for the 1 million prize. Finalists include colleges from Mississippi Florida Michigan Texas Kentucky South Dakota California and Washington with the winner and up to three runners up to be announced in December in Washington DC.
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the Gazette Northeast
Iowa
Washington, D.C
NICC
Iowa aims to reopen flooded interstates before winter
Iowa shifts DOT resources to repair flooding damage on interstates 29 and 680 and other highways along the Missouri River. Crews inspect bridges, remove sediment, and clear debris to reopen lanes before winter while bidders work under a tight 180 day FEMA window.
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Iowa
Missouri River
Gray Fisher
DOT
Ily
Federal Highway Administration
Senate
Mike Gronstal
U.S
Ray LaHood
Gray- Fisher
She
Department
Cedar Rapids
Cathy Cutler
Cutler
Crescent
Mount Vernon
Solon
Cedar River
Nebraska
Transportation Department
Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett seeks another term
Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett, 79, announced plans to run for a two year term, aiming to continue leadership since 1996. He cited ongoing projects including the Iowa River Landing district, a hospital clinic opening next year, and potential Costco near Interstate 80. The election deadline is 5 p.m. September 22.
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Coralville
Jim Fausett
Fausett
Carol
Iowa River Landing
First Avenue
Costco Wholesale
Walmart
14Th Ave
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
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David Scrivner
the Gazette
University of Iowa
Dan Lose
Amalia Gedney
Washington Street
Iowa City
Gedney
Ing
Robert Blink
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Iowa Community College
Community Colleges
Liang Chee Wee
David.dewitte
Sourcemedia
Rob Stout
West Chester
Stout
Gregg Hennigan
Kelly Hayworth
Gregg.hennigan
Dim Fausett
Stewart Baxter
Marion
Stewartbaxter.com
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