Nutrition school smorgasbord lunch variety expands
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City districts report broad lunch options for middle and high school students. Suzy Ketelsen says offerings have grown with a push for fresh fruits and vegetables. The menu supports vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions while keeping student choice at the center.
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Iowa City area compost site fight drags on for months
A five month debate over the Stone Hill Soils compost project near the Linn Johnson county line delays planned construction. The Johnson County Board of Adjustment delayed a decision amid lawsuits and new opposition from Eastern Iowa Airport officials citing bird alternatives and air traffic risk.
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Cedar Rapids opens nine seats with 40 candidates for council
Cedar Rapids voters will choose nine part time council members in November with a runoff if no candidate wins a majority. Forty candidates filed nomination petitions by the deadline and at least 17 withdrew. Incumbents faced fewer challengers two years ago. Brian Fagan and Pat Shey noted voter confusion during petitioning.
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Know Your Candidate forums run through Oct 20
The Gazette hosts noontime Know Your Candidate forums every Tuesday and Thursday in City Hall City Council chambers through Oct 20. Nine candidates compete for three at large council seats while two vie for mayor. Ballots will be citywide.
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UI Pink Locker Room Sparks Protest at Kinnick Stadium
Iowa adjunct law professor Erin Buzuvis plans to challenge the university over pink walls in the visitors locker room at Kinnick Stadium, claiming the color promotes sexism and homophobia. UI sports info director Phil Haddy says no change is planned and dismisses the critique as fame seeking.
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