Defining himself as a “fiscally conservative Democrat” and an “outsider,” Rich Leopold announced his plan to run for Iowa governor in the 2018 election. “I’m a scientist by trade. I’m not a legislator. I’m not a politician. I’m actually a doer. I get things done by bringing people together. I’ve been doing this my whole […]
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Not to worry, the sex toys have been disposed of
A report in The Gazette followed up on a lockdown last week of a Cedar Rapids school and daycare center, when a bomb squad was called in to deal with a suspicious package. The contents of that suspicious package did very well turn out to be incendiary in some more conservative circles, but not for […]
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Letter to the editor: Crisis Center director says upcoming state, federal legislative decisions will impact Center clients
By Becci Reedus Our politicians and policymakers will face many important decisions in the coming months. Now more than ever, those leaders need to hear from all of us about the issues impacting our community. As executive director of The Crisis Center of Johnson County, one of my jobs is to educate our policymakers and […]
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Photos: Hawkeyes Win In Overtime Against Michigan
The 8-6 Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team hosted the 10-3 Michigan Wolverines for their first conference home game of the season. In a game where neither team led by more than seven points, the young Iowa team was able to best the more experienced Michigan 86-83 in overtime. Senior guard Peter Jok led the Hawkeyes with 25 […]
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The Political Party forum highlights Democratic Party goal to move forward post-election
In 2017, the Iowa State Legislature will start a new session, with Republicans in control of both chambers of the Iowa Legislature as well as the governor’s office, leading many in the Democratic Party to ponder ways to reboot before heading into the 2018 midterm elections. A December forum for Iowa Democratic Party chair candidates […]
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New year, new wages: Minimum wage increases in Linn and Johnson counties on Jan. 1
Minimum wage workers in Linn and Johnson counties will see increased pay coming January as county-based wage increases take effect. Linn County, which passed a minimum wage ordinance earlier this year, will see the first of three hikes. Come Jan. 1, wages will increase to $8.25 an hour. Additional increases in January 2018 and 2019 […]
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Ringing in the new year, family-style
Looking for some family-friendly fun this weekend? The Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area offers a plethora of activities to ring in the New Year with the kids. Noon Year’s Eve Party Iowa City Public Library — Saturday, Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library — Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. North […]
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Iowa City Police: ‘Tis the season for scams
The Iowa City Police Department has received daily calls about scams, especially those targeting the elderly, according to an Iowa City Police Department press release. The release included a list of advice, including never giving out personal information over the phone, never paying a fee to collect supposed winnings (as in a lottery or sweepstakes […]
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2018 Freestyle Wrestling World Cup coming to Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Carver-Hawkeye Arena won the bid to host United World Wrestling’s 2018 Freestyle World Cup, an annual event that features the top eight men’s freestyle wrestling teams in the world. Wrestlers will descend on the University of Iowa campus for the event April 21-22, 2018. The Iowa arena has also hosted the U.S. Olympic Team Trials […]
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Might as well jump: Group organizes winter break activities for the autism community
Iowa City Autism Community Winter Break Activities AirFX Trampoline Park (Hiawatha) — Monday, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. Iowa Gym-Nest (Coralville) — Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 1 p.m. Brush and Barrel (Coralville) — Friday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The Iowa City Autism Community (ICAC), which partnered with the Iowa City Public […]
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Johnson County Crisis Center serves up the holiday spirit
The Johnson County Crisis Center was packed with food and people Tuesday as Project Holiday kicked off its holiday meal grocery service. The project, which is in its 29th year, serves about 1,800 people on average each holiday season. Sara Sedlacek, the Crisis Center’s communications and development director, said the number of people served increases […]
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Claims of wage theft, retaliation at UI Children’s Hospital worksite
When Silvia Williams left her home in Puerto Rico to work on the new University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, she was tempted by the opportunity to earn money for her family. She had received multiple calls from Rimax Contractors, a Georgia-based labor agency, recruiting her for the work. But upon arrival, she […]
