Baltimore Rioting Follows Freddie Gray Funeral
Baltimore erupted into violent protests with looting and arson after the funeral of Freddie Gray. Police say at least 15 officers were injured as crowds clashed, while the National Guard and curfews were ordered amid citywide shutdowns and 27 arrests.
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Express bus service eyed between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
The Iowa Department of Transportation plans express bus routes linking Cedar Rapids and Iowa City by 2017 with connections to Corridor schedules. A pilot program funded by fall grants would identify routes park‑and‑ride lots and potential private operators or buses before 2018 interstate work begins.
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Cedar Rapids considers phased loan guarantee for Westdale Mall project
City Manager Jeff Pomeranz says the Westdale Study Committee proposes a 11.5 million phased loan backed by a city guarantee instead of upfront funding for the 90 million plus Westdale Mall redevelopment. Frew must use tax revenue, sale proceeds, tenant income, and build a reserve. failure would trigger city takeover of the land lease and a 20 year tax break extension.
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Lawmakers Begin Budget Work On Higher Education Funding
Iowa House Appropriations approves 977.6 million in general fund support for regent universities, community colleges and related programs, 8.5 million below current levels. Republicans call for tight cuts while Democrats call the target woefully inadequate. Senate backs a status quo 2016 funding level for agriculture and natural resources programs.
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