Walker shifts from race fear to bid for GOP nomination
Iowa polls show Scott Walker leading at 25 percent among caucusgoers, then slipping to 3 percent by September. He later announces on July 13 that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination, campaigning in Amana with no clear decision on timing.
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Walker drops out of presidential race after Iowa stops
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker ends his bid a day after campaign swing in Iowa. He cites crowded field and calls for a smaller GOP slate with a positive conservative message. He urges remaining candidates to unite behind fewer contenders and avoids naming the front runner.
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ISU students report sexual misconduct rate under national study
Nearly 1 in 10 Iowa State University students said they faced some form of unwanted sexual misconduct during college. The rate 9.7 percent trails the 11.7 percent average from a national AAU survey of 27 campuses with over 150,000 respondents.
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ISU Students Report Perceived Sexual Assault Cues Actions
BY THE NUMBERS of ISU students said they suspected a friend had been sexually assaulted and 69.7 percent took action to get help. About 75.8 percent saw a drunken person heading for a sexual encounter and took no action. About half reported witnessing sexually violent or harassing behavior and took action.
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Pope Francis visits U S with new vision and outreach
The pope, elected in 2013, brings a reformist outlook to a U S tour. He meets Congress and the United Nations as well as homeless people and migrant families, drawing vast crowds for his Philadelphia outdoor Mass and signaling a global spiritual emphasis.
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Marion earns Blue Zones city designation in Iowa
Marion becomes the first Corridor city to win Blue Zones status under the Healthiest State Initiative led by Governor Branstad. Fifteen Iowa cities have funding and staff for healthy initiatives, with Marion beginning efforts in 2013 and Cedar Falls Waterloo Iowa City and Cedar Rapids among others pursuing the designation.
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