Many of the speakers were different from those who spoke earlier this month and came armed with anecdotes to make their arguments for what impact a resolution could have locally.
A similar number of people made the same plea on Feb 5. They received more engagement in return this time, but no suggestions there was interest in the resolution.
Many of the speakers were different from those who spoke earlier this month and came armed with anecdotes to make their arguments for what impact a resolution could have locally.
The City Council is considering taking a more ceremonial approach to denounce atrocities in the Israel-Hamas war even after residents pleaded for approval of a cease-fire resolution.
After an overwhelming approval of a proposed resolution from both the Cedar Falls and Waterloo human rights commissions, area activists are ready to see it on city council agendas.