Wright on the Park aims to revive Mason City landmark hotel
A private group Wright on the Park Inc plans an 18 million restoration of the Park Inn Hotel in Mason City built in 1910 by Frank Lloyd Wright. The project seeks 2 million more, with Iowa visions funds and historic grants backing the revival expected to open in 2011.
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Iowa and New Hampshire gear up for 2012 nominating fight
Iowa and New Hampshire activists vow to defend their first-in-nation status amid ongoing complaints about their small rural populations. They plan off year caucuses on a Saturday to boost accessibility for middle class families and elect delegates to follow with party conventions.
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AARP counters health reform rumors with national ad blitz
AARP unveiled a nationwide campaign to counter claims that health reform means government takeover or euthanasia. Iowa director Bruce Koeppol said ads and town halls aim to dispel myths while noting disruptions at recent meetings. State Senator Ron Wieck remains skeptical urging scrutiny of the reform's goals and impact.
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Clarke College president's residence funded by Dubuque donor
Dubuque man Charles Stoltz donated over 1 million in real estate and furnishings to Clarke College for a new president's residence in the Links Glen subdivision. The gift honors his late wife Jean Wahlert Stoltz, a 1963 Clarke graduate who died this year. The home will host alumni and donors and honor Jean's devotion to Clarke. Riverside residents review final conceptual landscape plan at a public meeting detailing downtown, interchange, and casino district ideas as the next step to implementation.
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Cedar County terminates home farm lease with Moes family
The Cedar County Board of Supervisors voted to end the three year lease on the county home farm held by Michael Moes Jr. and Elaine Moes effective March 1. The Moeses farmed the 178 acre land for more than a decade and paid 42008 dollars per year. Supervisors plan to rebid the farm this fall.
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Muscatine man arrested in Mexico for home invasion
Andres Carmona, 26, was arrested Friday in Mexico and brought to Miami for court. He waived extradition and awaits transport to Muscatine. He faces Muscatine County charges including attempted murder, willful injury, domestic assault, child endangerment, and first degree burglary tied to a Feb 22 home invasion in which a 26-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times. County Attorney Gary Allison says Carmona was identified as a suspect in the case.
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Iowa State Parks See Record Use Amid Budget Strain
Iowa state parks report higher visitation despite funding squeezes. Parks chief Kevin Szcodrowski cites staff cuts and maintenance challenges with picnic areas and restrooms. Backbone State Park shows a 32 percent rise in six months and over 100 percent increase from last year during floods.
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Iowa Civil Rights Commission Seeks Fair Housing Input Online
The Iowa Civil Rights Commission conducts an online fair housing survey for residents through Aug 31, expected to take about five minutes. Results will be posted on the commission’s website. Task force officials note enforcement patterns influence driving behavior and aim to reduce traffic fatalities.
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Iowa officers to enforce speed and belt laws this week
Des Moines area troopers sheriff's deputies and city police join the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force for a Friday enforcement drive in Polk County. The locations remain undisclosed but are expected to be identifiable by police activity.
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Iowa Legal Aid Receives $200,000 Federal Grant
The Administration on Aging awarded Iowa Legal Aid in Des Moines a $200,000 grant to fund a pension information counseling project. Sen. Chuck Grassley announced the award saying the funds will help Iowans seeking retirement plan assistance.
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