State of Iowa Demanding More Info from ICCSD on How It Will Implement Diversity Policy: Iowa City Daily News Links, Feb. 11

No Pope jokes here.

On to the Links!

Gregg Hennigan of the Gazette writes that the state of Iowa has given the Iowa City School District until March 8 to give info on how it will implement the diversity policy.

Adam Sullivan of the Press-Citizen writes that the Iowa House is going to look at beefing up rental rights for first time renters.

West High and City High are banding together to raise money for Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. (Press-Citizen)

The local blood supply has been hit hard by winter weather and the heavy flu season. (Press-Citizen)

Speaking of the Pope, you might not have heard but he announced he is resigning at the end of the month due to failing health. (Reuters)

Breaking: Man loves woman more than bacon. (Press-Citizen via Des Moines Register)

Mireya Balderas, the mother of the infant who died of injuries allegedly caused by her boyfriend, has been allowed to be released to live with her father. (Press-Citizen)

Lee Hermiston of the Press-Citizen writes about the local agriculture fair. (Press-Citizen)

Luke Voelz writes a profile on a North Liberty acupuncture practioner. (Press-Citizen)

This looks like it could be an interesting series from IowaWatch.org, focusing on Muslim women in Iowa and their troubles seeking help in intances of domestic abuse.

An anti abortion bill has appeared in the Republican controlled Iowa House this session, but no anti gay marriage bill. (Press-Citizen)

Daily Links Excerpt of the Day:

Liliana Coelho, a City High senior and one of the student leaders organizing the event, said teaming up with West High makes raising a sizable sum easier.

“It’s our biggest event of the year because we get together with West High,” said Coelho, who has been a member of Interact Club since her freshman year. “I just keep coming back because I really like the people and how motivated and hardworking everyone is. I just have fun being around the people and doing something good.”

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