Mill Founder Remembered: Iowa City Daily News Links, March 20

Awww Spring Break is almost over! Is what I would be thinking, if I were on Spring Break. 

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On to the Links!

Lee Hermiston of the Iowa City Press-Citizen has a nice post up profiling the role of a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) in sexual assault cases. 

Another meeting on the Johnson County Justice Center. More gridlock. (Press-Citizen)

Two Newport Road area residents have made a proposal to buy the controversial Dooley Farm land, in an effort to keep it undeveloped. (Press-Citizen)

Alesha Crews of the Press-Citizen has a nice news obituary up about Keith Dempster, the founder of the Mill Restaurant. 

Best of wishes to this four-year-old Davenport boy who is receiving treatment for spinal injuries at the UIHC after being involved in a dirt bike accident. (Quad City Times)

Mark Carlson of KCRG reports that most University of Iowa students say they feel safe on campus.

Faith United Church of Christ in Iowa City has announced it will study economic justice issues "in Johnson County and beyond." (the Gazette)

RecBob, a Cedar Rapids startup that received aid from ICAD, has been selected to receive more aid from Nike. (the Gazette)

You mean pawn shops aren't now required to do this already? The fact this needs to be a law is silly. (Des Moines Register)

Get ready for another round of property tax relief debates, as the Iowa House bill passed to the floor for debate. (Des Moines Register)

Ready for some more Santorum, Iowa? (Des Moines Register)

Iowa CCI protested against a bill they say will give loopholes for manure disposal. (Des Moines Register)

Daily Links Excerpt of the Day:

Dempster, a Grinnell native, died in his sleep Saturday in West Liberty following a short illness. He was 80.

“Keith was known as a guy who loved to tell stories,” longtime friend Marty Christensen said. “He would own a room; he had a big personality. He was very sweet and had a good sense of humor.”

Dempster, who served in the Army from 1952 to 1955, was a member of the Coralville VFW and the American Legion. He was a pioneer and lifelong member of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America and founded the Pure Stodge Touring Association, a local charter of the club, in 1972.

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