City approves incentives for two projects adding 60 jobs
Corridor Construction Network and Stone Meyer LLC win 10 year 50 percent tax rebates. The first project preserves 40 current jobs and creates 40 more for flex buildings near the airport, while the second adds a 50,000 square foot building plus warehouse and office space. Taxes expected total 3.6 million over a decade with 1.4 million rebated. Olson recused himself amid prior land deal ties.
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Cedar Rapids
Regents report shows mixed feelings on free speech on campuses
A regents survey cites 64 percent of students comfortable expressing opinions on social media versus 48 percent of employees, with 28 percent strongly disagreeing. Student response rate fell to 7.5 percent of 63,645. 7,062 responses in 2021. Among students 87 percent feel free to express ideas studied in class, up from 2021.
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U S dairy cows to be tested for bird flu before interstate moves
The USDA orders mandatory testing of every lactating dairy cow before crossing state lines to curb the spread of H5N1. Positive results trigger reporting and further herd disclosures, with testing costs reimbursed. Officials say milk remains safe after pasteurization despite broader cow exposure.
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Center For Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
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