Pedestrian mall idea sparks Czech Village talk
In Cedar Rapids Czech Village, planners eye a ped mall to draw visitors and boost activity amid new greenways Riverside Roundhouse and Mount Trashmore trails. Steve Shriver, developer of SOKO, backs the concept to increase time spent in the district.
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Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
16Th Avenue
Cedar Rapids
New Bohemia
Cedar River
Czech Village
Mount Trashmore
Steve Shriver
NewBo
Soko
NewBo and Czech Village Vision Takes Shape for Futures
Community planners outline strategic efforts to revitalize NewBo and Czech Village, focusing on sustainable development, small business support, and improved walkability. Officials promise coordinated zoning, funding opportunities, and public input to align growth with neighborhood character.
Long-serving Iowa lawmakers leave Statehouse after 2018 session
Des Moines Gazette reports Wally Horn and Bob Dvorsky end decades in the Iowa Legislature. Horn, 84, is the longest-serving lawmaker, with about 46 years in office across the House and Senate. He and Dvorsky, plus five Corridor representatives, depart after 150 years of combined service. Horn’s career includes tenure as majority leader and key roles on alcohol and gambling policy.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wally Horn
Cedar Rapids
Bob Dvorsky
Coralville
House
Senate
Waukon
Mount Pleasant
Horn
Legislative Service Agency
Bloomfield
U.S. Army
Iowa Senate
UI students ignite action with Special Edition of The Green Room
Aimed at real world impact, UI social innovation students host a Special Edition of The Green Room: Prompt for the Planet today from 1 to 2 pm at MERGE Iowa City featuring Avery Bang CEO of Bridges to Prosperity, soprano Jessica Pray, poem by Amanda Gorman, and student sculptures.
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S. Dubuque St
Iowa City
Englert Theatre
E. Washington St
Avery Bang
Jessica Pray
Amanda Gorman
U.S
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Brian James
University of Iowa
Noel Mills
Maddie Berg
David Gould
Merge Innovation Space
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Dodds
B.A. Morelli
PED Mall
Sr Ore
Trashmore
6Th Avenue
Fourth
11Th Streets
Sinclair Smokestack
Statehouse
James Q. Lynch and
Rod Boshart
Gazette Des Moines Bureau
Sen, Wally
Higher Education
Vanessa Miller
Iowa City — College
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