Paramount renovation plan boosts with 1.5 million in donations
Cedar Rapids commits 1 million toward Paramount renovations funded by hotel motel taxes and pledges another million from downtown property taxes. Cummins outlines a fundraising drive and pursuit of state and federal grants, amid a longstanding public debate since 1998 over financing the Paramount and Five Seasons Center.
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City buys land right of first refusal for Paramount Theatre hall
Cedar Rapids pays 9999 to secure first right to buy land under the Hall of Mirrors at 123 Third Ave SE as the 2026 sale looms. City already owns other Paramount land and plans to acquire adjacent property on Second Street SE owned by Buresh Realty Co and Seifert and Smulekoff.
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Cummins
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Hanna Weston
Charles Nadler
Second Street
Buresh Realty Co
Assessor
Seifert and
Smulekoff
Abbott Lipsky
Paul Offers Behind the Scenes Schedule for Iowa Governor
Cedar Rapids native Paul 29 manages a demanding 24 hour on call routine for the governor. He coordinates briefings and personal time during travel and meals while building daily briefing packets. Paul notes a steep learning curve and weather disrupts plans as he adapts his role and stays flexible.
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Mount Pleasant
Vilsack
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