No one hurt in Cedar Rapids house fire CEDAR RAPIDS — A house owned by a landlord who is in a nuisance property dispute with the city over other rentals was damaged in a fire early Tuesday, fire officials said. More
Iowa state park camping fees increase for the first time in 20 years Campers at Iowa’s state parks this year will pay a few more dollars a night to put up a tent or park their recreational vehicle, with the largest increases coming at state parks with the most visitors and amenities. More
Legislative Iowa budget work underway DES MOINES — A sure harbinger of adjournment for the 2021 legislative session happened Monday when the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the first state budget bill — even if the end still is weeks away. More
Commentary: Marriage does not provide blanket consent for unwanted sex | Video The first conviction for marital rape took place in the courts of Singapore in April. When it comes to sexual relations, whether in a marriage or not, both parties need to know that consent is ... 04/26/2024 - 11:01 pm | View Link
Joe Biden Believed 'Good ' Was Key to Long-Lasting Marriage, Book on US First Ladies Claims As reported by The Guardian, Rogers mentioned, that in 2004, Jill Biden entered the meeting with a halter top on and the word 'NO' written on her tummy, signaling to staff that Biden had decided not ... 04/26/2024 - 10:28 pm | View Link
Combining Our Finances After Marriage Was a Mess. Why Separate Bank Accounts Work Better for Us You might prefer to keep your own investments or savings in a separate high-yield savings account rather than a money market account. Both offer high APYs right now and are a great place to park extra ... 04/26/2024 - 8:12 pm | View Link
FAMILY AND MARRIAGE: Pray first and always As we Pray for America whose pledge of allegiance recounts that we are ‘one nation under God,’ and whose currency states that it is ‘in God we trust,’ we want Americans to encounter the God who rules ... 04/26/2024 - 3:08 pm | View Link
Maria Bello and Dominique Crenn spark marriage rumors at Time100 Gala The couple, who got engaged in December 2019, previously revealed that they were finally planning to say “I do” this spring. 04/26/2024 - 8:31 am | View Link
Marriage in the United States Marriage in the United States is a legal, social, and religious institution. The marriage age in the United States is set by each state and territory, either by statute or the common law applies. 04/26/2024 - 3:18 am | View Website
What was the history of marriage in the United States Marriage is an institution that is pervasive throughout American life. It isn't just about love or procreation. It defines things like inheritance, rights, privileges, and immigration--just to name a few (see, for example, previous post on interracial marriage ). Marriage directly impacts reproduction and the composition of its citizens. 04/25/2024 - 8:30 pm | View Website
Americans' attitudes toward marriage are changing rapidly More Americans are marrying later in life, if they marry at all. NPR's Michel Martin talks with sociology professor Susan Brown about shifting attitudes toward marriage in American society. 04/25/2024 - 5:39 pm | View Website
Marriage | Definition, History, Types, Customs, Laws, & Facts Marriage, a legally and socially sanctioned union, usually between a man and a woman, that is regulated by laws, rules, customs, beliefs, and attitudes that prescribe the rights and duties of the partners and accords status to their offspring (if any). 04/25/2024 - 5:03 pm | View Website
Marriage Marriage - Rituals, Customs, Traditions: The rituals and ceremonies surrounding marriage in most cultures are associated primarily with fecundity and validate the importance of marriage for the continuation of a clan, people, or society. 04/25/2024 - 2:32 pm | View Website
MIAMI — Amid speculation of what might come next with the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler — with Butler eligible for an extension and also in the midst of media speculation about his future with the team — coach Erik Spoelstra spoke Friday of an enduring relationship.
“It goes by fast,” Spoelstra said of the partnership that began with the Heat’s acquisition of Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 offseason.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Republican National Committee on Friday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent Nevada from counting mail ballots received after Election Day, as the state’s law currently permits.
The law, passed by Democrats in 2021, permits the tallying of mail ballots received up to four days after Election Day, provided the envelopes are postmarked before the end of the day.
An investigator’s review by a consulting firm of the Coconut Creek police department found the work environment “toxic,” officers were publicly berated and allegations of inappropriate comments by the chief. They were among a series of issues that led to suggestions for bringing changes.
City Commissioner Joshua Rydell vowed Friday that “action will be taken.”
“There’s some issues in the police department that need to be addressed immediately,” Rydell said.
The Delray Beach Fire Rescue chief has been fired for misconduct after he allowed firefighters to play in a charity softball game, according to the city’s termination letter.
As of Thursday, Keith Tomey was fired and replaced by interim fire rescue chief Kevin Green. The decision, detailed by City Manager Terrence Moore in a letter, comes after an investigation initiated by Moore into a softball game on Nov.
MIAMI — For nearly two hours Friday, Erik Spoelstra and several of his Miami Heat players participated in exit interviews with the media at Kaseya Center.
But there also were several notable absences.
In many ways, that made it a microcosm of the just-completed season that concluded with a first-round playoff ouster as a No.
TALLAHASSEE — A bill sitting on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk would end the state’s support of renewable and clean energy and keep Florida reliant on fossil fuels, critics say.
If signed, the law would reverse 16 years of state policy, finishing the work started by former Gov. Rick Scott and undoing Gov.