Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, marks 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks which claimed the lives of several thousand American citizens and hundreds of citizens of other countries. There are several memorial events taking place in Iowa where students can remember and honor the lives that were lost. [Continue Reading »]
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The state of Iowa was shocked to hear that two staff members, Lorena Schulte, a nurse, and corrections officer, Robert McFarland, were killed in an escape attempt on March 23 at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Anamosa. A third staff member, Lori Mathis, also a nurse, was held against her will while [Continue Reading »]
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Now that students are moving outside to enjoy the increasingly nicer weather, the Twin Pines Golf Course in Cedar Rapids has announced they will be opening a mini golf course this year. The City Council and Parks and Recreation Department helped Twin Pines make this a reality. According [Continue Reading »]
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We have been in quarantine for almost a year and it can be hard to find affordable and safe activities. It’s also winter in Iowa so it can be even harder to find something fun to do. Here are a few activities that are low cost or free. [Continue Reading »]
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In early February, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds removed restrictions requiring people to wear masks in public and to social distance. Despite this, policies at Kirkwood Community College will not change. According to some Democratic lawmakers such as Lindsay Jones and Claire Celsi, Reynolds didn’t receive approval by public [Continue Reading »]
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Feb. 10 “Endless Possibilities” (Online Exhibit from the African American Museum of Iowa) https://blackiowa.org/endless-possibilities/ Feb. 11 – 10 a.m. “Meet Harriet Tubman” virtual event hosted by the National Archives https://youtu.be/ruCe8nnW1hA Feb. 13 “A History of Black History Month” https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month Feb. 18 – 3 p.m. Virtual Trivia Hosted by Kirkwood Student [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Many activities have been canceled or changed recently as COVID-19 cases have gone up. However, there are still a few activities in the area. It is recommended to be aware of COVID-19 guidelines when attending any events. Additionally, if you just want to get out of your house [Continue Reading »]
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Nationwide the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, in on the rise again. Locally, 81 counties in Iowa have a positivity rate of over 15% per 1000 capita. At the Anamosa state prison there are nearly 500 cases within the inmate population and more then 50 within the [Continue Reading »]
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COVID-19 has hit many families hard. With added stress of the August Derecho many people are struggling. We compiled a list of food pantries and homeless shelters in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City areas. Many accept clothes as well as non-perishable food items as donations. There may be others [Continue Reading »]
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FEDERAL (Iowa only) Presidential Pres. Donald J. Trump and Michael R. Pence 896,294 Former Vice Pres. Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D Harris 757,588 United States Senator Joni Ernst 863,677 Theresa Greenfield 763,324 United States Rep District 1 Ashley [Continue Reading »]
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