City shifts casino ramp financing to developer
Cedar Rapids will not assume the financial risk for a proposed casino parking ramp. The developer will fund the project instead. The article notes the move as a shift in debt exposure tied to the casino plan.
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Niang Rediscovered Scorches NIU With Season High
Iowa State sophomore Georges Niang recovered after a rough stretch by hitting the gym at 6 AM and noon and again at 6 PM. He scored a season high 22 points against Northern Iowa, showcasing renewed form amid a tough month.
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Hoopla Mamma Mia Sparks Dance to ABBA Beat
A lively stage show titled Mamma Mia features about 30 songs inspired by ABBA. Performers whirl across the set as high energy choreography and sparkling costumes energize the audience.
Cedar Rapids adopts quick start program for street repairs
One month after voters extended the 1 percent local option sales tax, Cedar Rapids' Public Works outlines an 86 project list for 2014 focusing on preservation through asphalt overlays. City officials say the effort doubles the number of streets repaired next year and foresees reconstruction plans starting in 2015.
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Growth continues on well traveled Collins Road
Cedar Rapids corridor along Collins Road densifies as Rockwell Collins employs about 8,000 residents nearby. Community planner Vera Z Kostolecky notes limited land and heavy development with roughly 90 retailers and many schools and churches shaping the busy corridor. Council member Scott Olson cites the area as a major commercial and industrial hub with ongoing tenant additions.
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Geminids Meteor Shower Lights Iowa Skies
The Geminids meteor shower will be visible in Eastern Iowa. University of Iowa professor Steven Spangler likens the show to a Grand Canyon spectacle and notes the meteors come from asteroid fragments. The peak occurs late Friday night into early Saturday morning.
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Ukraine protests face police crackdown as talks offer rejected
Ukrainian protesters held their ground after riot police swept a camp in central Kiev. President Yanukovich proposed talks, while opposition leaders demanded resignation. The United States and Europe weighed options including sanctions in response to the crackdown.
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