Corbett exits governor race after judge upholds ballot ruling
Former Cedar Rapids mayor Ron Corbett will not run in the Iowa governor race after a Polk County judge upheld an earlier decision that he could not restore crossed out signatures to his petition. The ruling keeps Corbett off the June Republican primary ballot requiring 1,005 signatures. Corbett said he will not appeal and denied plans to run as an independent.
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Housing projects advance for chronically homeless in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids
The Gazette reports progress on two housing efforts. In Iowa City at Cross Creek Park, 24 one bedroom apartments for chronically homeless individuals are planned. In Cedar Rapids at Crestwood Ridge, 45 units will include five for homeless households and 35 for those earning under 60 percent of the area median income.
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ISU to name new Poultry Farm buildings after donors
Iowa State University aims to raze its Poultry Science Farm and build six modern facilities named to honor donor entities, including the Robert T. Hamilton Poultry Teaching and Research Farm funded by the Hamiltons, the Iowa Egg Council Layer Research Facility, and the Hy-Line Genetics Research Building, pending Board of Regents approval.
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Cedar Rapids Library expands hours with funding boost
Cedar Rapids Public Library trustees voted to add Sunday hours at the downtown branch and early morning hours at Ladd Library starting July 1. The move, funded by a $100,000 city boost approved in March, follows past cuts after a levy defeat and begins a broader effort to restore seven day service.
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