Districts keep pledge practice despite ruling in Newdow case
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City schools will not change pledge routines after Judge Karlton ruled God reference in the pledge violates students rights. District leaders cite Supreme Court precedent allowing voluntary recitation and school discretion on when and how to observe the pledge. The judge upheld the Newdow challenge while noting families may sue for rights violations.
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Ann Olberg 77 admired Cedar Rapids civic leader dies
Ann B. Olberg 77 passed away at home after a brief illness. A longtime Ced ar Rapids resident, she led and participated in the Junior League of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids Garden Club, Marvin Cone Art Club, and the Ladies Literary Club. Memorial services 3 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church.
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St Luke's conducts hazardous materials drill in Cedar Rapids
St Luke's Hospital safety coordinator Rob in Ulrich says the facility conducts frequent drills beyond the required two. About 60 employees practiced a chlorine spill scenario while noting Iowa's exposure risks from trucked hazardous materials and the hidden threat of meth lab byproducts. Ulrich emphasized hospital staff must treat victims and protect patients since most hazmat victims arrive by self transport. Plans adapt after drills to real emergencies.
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Ag hopeful to speak at Dvorsky event
The 19th annual Happy Birthday Fundraiser for Sen. Bob Dvorsky will run 6 to 8 p.m. at Fireside Shelter in Coralville. Dusky Terry, a Democratic candidate for Secretary of Agriculture, will attend as guest. Food music and donations are planned.
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UI Skorton pushes housing loophole closures at UI
University of Iowa President David Skorton proposes tighter federal and state eligibility rules to ensure subsidized housing goes to those in need. Vice President Phillip Jones and Provost Michael Hogan will seek guidance from HUD and agencies to curb an inheritance lease loophole at Pheasant Ridge. Jim Cain of the Iowa Coalition for Housing and the Homeless backs the move and will join the process.
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Land price change asked for Iowa City Wal-Mart site
Iowa City officials consider amending land sale price near the Wal-Mart Supercenter after a pending sale to Bentonville retailer boosts surrounding land values by about 1.5 million dollars. The plan would reconfigure two sale lots priced at 690,818 dollars and 2.797 million dollars, with Airport Commission backing. City Council vote set for Tuesday at City Hall.
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