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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 2010

Page

9

Cedar Park Center Opens Home To Texas Stars

A $55 million, 6,800 seat multipurpose indoor venue in Cedar Park Texas opens as the home for the Texas Stars hockey team. FNG managed project design, budget and construction administration. Completed in September.

Cedar Park Center Cedar Park Texas Texas Stars FNG

Landmark 43 Million 6000-Seat Centers Open in 2006

The Broomfield Event Center in Colorado and the Santa Ana Star Center in New Mexico are each 43 million dollar, 6000-seat venues completed in October 2006. FNG led development at Broomfield. Chris Nations of FNG served as owner representative for Rio Rancho Center.

Broomfield Colo FNG Santa Ana Star Center Rio Rancho Center N.M Chris Nations

Tim's Toyota Center and Leavey Center Project Roles

Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley Arizona is a $33 million 5,000 seat regional venue anchoring 40 acres of retail. Chris Nations served as owner representative. Leavey Center at Santa Clara University completed in October 2001, a two year $30 million reconstruction for a 5,000 seat collegiate sports complex with Nations as project manager.

Tim Toyota Center Prescott Valley Ariz FNG Chris Nations Leavey Santa Clara University Santa Clara Calif

Cedar Rapids Eyes Frew Na tions Group for Event Center Contract

Cedar Rapids officials plan to hire Frew Nations Group for professional services tied to the Event Center project without seeking competitive bids. The move hinges on anticipated federal EDA grant approval and Frew’s Iowa roots and event center experience. Frew cites state I-JOBS support he helped secure, while council member Shields backs the firm’s expertise for the center and related facilities.

Frew Iowa Frew Nations Group Corbett Federal Economic Development Administration I-Jobs Cedar Rapids Linn County Administration Shields Broomfield Colo Cedar Park Texas Denver Austin Broomfield Center Culver Rick.smith Gazcomm.com

Nelson family store torn down after flood evacuation loss

The 81 year old Nelson and his wife Clairbell faced the destruction as a backhoe collapsed the store built about 1900. Nelson recalled decades of family life and business tied to Ellis Park picnic traffic before moving to new living space.

Nelson Greg Eyerly Harvey Ellis Park Clairbell Nelsons

Iowa Receives Across-the-Board AAA Rating from Moody’s S&P and Fitch

Iowa state officials touted AAA ratings from Moody’s S&P and Fitch, marking the first time Iowa holds the highest rating from all three agencies. Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald highlighted the move as proof of solid fiscal health amid political rhetoric, noting only seven states share this status.

Des Moines Mike Fitzgerald Fitzgerald West Des Moines Iowa

Iowa inmate faces sexual abuse charges at Fort Madison

Iowa Attorney General's Office filed two charges of sexual abuse against Bobby Beckman 28 inmate at Iowa Penitentiary Fort Madison. The complaint accuses him of sexual conduct January 1 with another male inmate or a person with a mental defect. Bond set at 25000. Arraignment scheduled April 30 at Lee County Courthouse. Beckman serves 20 years for sex abuse and additional sentences for fleeing the state and interference with a correctional worker.

Des Moines Iowa Bobby Beckman Iowa Penitentiary Fort Madison Beckman William Dowell Lee County Clay County

Lottery Silver Ticket promotes Iowa events with 25th anniversary

Officials from the Iowa tourism office the Iowa Lottery and the Iowa State Fair launch a Silver Ticket promotion tied to the lottery's 25th anniversary. The $5 instant scratch game offers prizes from $5 to $25,000 and non winning tickets serve as coupons at Iowa events and attractions. They also enter contests for cash prizes at 25 events including the Iowa Arts Festival in Iowa City June 5 and Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival July 4.

Des Moines State Tourism Office Iowa Lottery Iowa Iowa City Cedar Rapids

Bomber's Survivor Reflects on 15 Years After Attack

Pruitt, injured in the bombing, describes recovery after more than a decade and a half. He lives in Duluth Georgia works for the GAO in an FBI building. He fears new domestic terror while condemning heated calls for violence. Nichols serves multiple life sentences. McVeigh was executed in 2001.

Pruitt Duluth Government Accountability Office Atlanta Federal Bureau of Investigation McVeigh Nichols

Public Safety Update From Eastern Iowa Agencies

Information from county attorney offices and public safety agencies in Eastern Iowa outlines charges that are accusations until proven in court. The report notes ongoing investigations and cautions readers that arrests or charges do not imply guilt.

Iowa

Multiple DUI arrests reported in Marion and surrounding areas

Police arrested eight individuals for operating while intoxicated across Marion and nearby towns from Friday night into Sunday. Offense counts include first and subsequent offenses, with suspects named and cited at locations such as Lindale Drive, First Street and 14th Avenue SW, Highway 94, Lone Tree Road, Paris and Sutton roads, and Quik Trip.

Byron V. Fleener Jr Claudette Lane First Street 14Th Avenue Marcia L. Gieilis Johnson Ave Highway 94 Lone Tree Road Gary R. Jacobi Wiley Blvd Paris Sutton Roads Wayne B. Johnson Springville Broadway Cynthia S. Locke Fairfax First Ave Jeremy J. Greco 12Th Ave Alburnett County Home Roads

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