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The Last Man Ever Put to Death in the State of Iowa
Iowa is one of 23 states (along with Washington D.C.) that have abolished Capital Punishment. However, that wasn't always the case. The last time the state of Iowa performed the Death Penalty within its borders was in 1963. The practice would be banned statewide two years later, although there have been several efforts to bring it back in recent years.
POET-Coon Rapids Awards $4,000 To Local Causes Through Community Impact Grant Program
POET Bioprocessing in Coon Rapids has awarded $4,000 in grants to local organizations and initiatives through its 2024 Community Impact Grant Program. The Adair-Casey-Guthrie Center (AC-GC) Elementary School in Guthrie Center received $2,000 to create a sensory room for students with individualized sensory needs. Stables 4 Jed in Manning, which offers grief counseling through equine therapy, was also awarded $2,000 to help offset costs for its first year of operation. Patrick Lappe, the general manager for POET’s Coon Rapids facility, says, “At POET, we are committed to making a positive impact and leaving a lasting legacy that extends beyond our business. We’re proud to invest in organizations that strive to make our community a better place and are actively shaping a better future for all.” POET invites individuals and organizations to apply for funding through the Community Impact Grant Program. The next grant cycle will open in the spring of 2025. A link with more information is included below.
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