Eastern Iowa Airport master plan foresees 61.5 million in projects
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission received an update on a master plan to guide $61.5 million in improvements over 20 years. Mead & Hunt outlined growth to 731,000 annual passengers, with TSA lanes expanding to three as aircraft sizes rise. Construction eyed to start in 2016 on the B concourse.
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Cedar Rapids
Fausett won't seek re election as Coralville mayor
Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett with 50 years in city government will not run again this fall. Army Staff Sgt Ty Carter earned the Medal of Honor for risking his life to save a wounded comrade under enemy fire in Afghanistan.
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Jim Fausett
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Ty Carter
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Gaffey brothers host annual Holbrook Parnell family history workshop
Brothers Gerry and Harold Gaffey lead an annual research workshop for Holbrook and Parnell area natives to swap information and photos and perhaps uncover new details about their family roots.
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Iowa official touts new projects at Cedar Rapids Rotary
Debi Durham outlined Iowa public private economic development plans at the Cedar Rapids Rotary Club noting upcoming projects and ongoing state challenges. She highlighted collaboration with private partners and state initiatives to spur growth and job creation.
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Rotary Club of
Cedar Rapids
ISU depth chart lists Charlie Rogers as starter
Former I C West prep Charlie Rogers retains No 1 left cornerback role and is shown as a starter on Iowa State game week depth chart. Rogers solidified his position amid competition and headlines the Cyclones’ defensive backfield for the upcoming matchup.
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Proposed Eastern Iowa Airport Changes
The Eastern Iowa Airport plans a master plan to handle 60 percent more passengers in 20 years. Planned changes include adding a third security lane with B and C concourse expansion, remodeling the main terminal, demolition of vacant offices, brighter interiors, and new canopies. A ring road will route traffic to separate short and long term parking, with new entrances to improve access without returning to the main road.
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U.S. Accuses Assad Over Damascus Gas Attack
Secretary of State John Kerry framed the Syria gas attack as a moral obscenity and pressed for accountability. He signaled possible U.S. military action as U.N. inspectors gathered blood samples from victims in a rebel area near Damascus amid sniper fire.
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Washington
Kerry
Syria
Bashar al-Assad
U.S
Damascus
Barack Obama
U.N
Assad
Israelis Line Up for Gas Masks in Syria Fear
Israelis queue for gas masks amid escalating tension over Syria. Citizens express concern of potential air attacks as regional conflict rises. Officials urge preparedness and reassure stockpiles remain sufficient.
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Branstad seeks fast ethics case resolution over Sorenson
Gov. Terry Branstad urged a quick outcome to ethics complaints surrounding Sen. Kent Sorenson. He said the matter should be resolved by the Iowa Senate and emphasized protecting the integrity of the Iowa Caucuses while stopping short of calling for Sorenson’s resignation.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
GOP
Kent Sorenson
R-Mile
Senate
Branstad
Kemin Industries
Sorenson
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