Regents weigh selling Iowa Braille campus for $1 to Vinton
The Iowa Board of Regents may transfer the Vinton campus of the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School to the city for $1. City officials express concerns over maintenance costs and long-term viability, while the board pledges to preserve the campus heritage and redirect resources to statewide services for visually impaired students. The city has not received formal offers, and talks remain preliminary.
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Police seek public help in Iowa City restaurant robbery
Crime Stoppers released video and photos of a masked suspect linked to an Aug 4 McDonald’s robbery at 2440 Mormon Trek Blvd. Police report four armed robberies on Iowa City’s west side this summer and released images from Culver’s and First American Bank. A reward of up to 1000 is offered for information and tips can be called in.
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the Gazette
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Webster City
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Corridor business people named to Clinton advisory panel
Six Corridor business leaders join Hillary Clinton's Small Business Advisory Council in Iowa. Cedar Rapids figures include Tyler Olson of SiteGen Solar and Shawn Gallagher of Adcraft Printing, Cindy Riley of Winans Chocolates and Coffee, and Veronica Tessler of Votopia. The group promotes tax relief, streamlined regulations, and easier access to capital for small firms.
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SiteGen Solar
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Adcraft Printing
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Veronica Tessler
Votopia
Nick Westergaard
Meghann Foster
Brand Driven Digital
Iowa City
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