One man's dream fuels Cedar Rapids mayoral debate
Cedar Rapids business owner John Kinser sought a partial tax exemption to expand Cedar Valley Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration but was denied. The case pits mayoral candidates Brian Fagan and Ron Corbett against each other over the citys Economic Development Investment Policy and its impact on small business.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
John Kinser
Kinser
Cedar Valley
Brian Fagan
Ron Corbett
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Corbett
Section 8 housing blamed as symptom not cause by experts
A Gazette investigation finds no clear link between crime and Section 8 subsidies in Cedar Rapids and Iowana City. Experts note pockets of concentrated vouchers near First Avenue East signal neighborhood health declines, while supporters defend its stabilizing role and recent home improvements reflect local efforts.
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Adam Belz
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowana City
First Avenue East
Bob
Donna Snyder
Angie Shultz
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End of U.S. Britain plan to curb Afghan opium farming
Washington reports the United States and Britain will spend millions over two months to deter Afghan farmers from planting opium poppy. They will supply wheat seeds and fruit saplings at token prices, offer cheap credit, and hire poppy laborers for roads and irrigation projects to provide alternatives before the October planting season.
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VaonmiBlUn
Washington
U.S
Afghanistan
Helmand
United States
Britain
On the Job Training Ahead for Newest Top Court Justice
Sotomayor, sworn in Saturday as the newest member of the U S Supreme Court, faces a learning curve to adapt to life on the high court. Even a federal judge of her experience will need time to master the court’s unique rhythms and responsibilities.
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Sonia Sotomayor
Supreme Court
Sotomayor
Sotomayor Oath Marks New Era On Supreme Court
Sonia Sotomayor, 55, a New Yorker and longtime 2nd Circuit judge, takes the oath as she faces her first high court case amid tradition and openness to interpretation. Her confirmation hearings highlighted her judicial approach and readiness as she joins the Supreme Court.
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