Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center funding approved
Federal funding for Cedar Rapids Ground Transportation Center approved with total cost over 34 million dollars. Mayor Don Canney announced the White House notification and city officials outlined phase one details including property relocation, bus company space, and initial grants totaling 2.6 million with 2.1 million federal funds.
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Cedar Rapids
Don Canney
White House
Washington
Urban Mass Transit Administration
Canney
Fourth Avenue
Second Street
Peter Bezanson
Max Bartlett
Residents debate Chain Lakes Bridge at Palo meeting
About 120 Palo area residents voiced complaints at a Thursday night meeting to discuss the Chain Lakes Bridge project. The report highlights community concerns and local involvement.
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Palo Area
Chain Lakes Bridge
Cedar Rapids fights for federal funds on elevated walkway plan
Cedar Rapids seeks federal financing for an elevated walkway over First Avenue East at 27th Street, aiming to secure support after multiple prior attempts. The potential project reflects urban infrastructure needs amid rising land values and city growth.
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Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
27Th Street
Index Advice to the Bridegroom
The fragment offers advice to a groom about patience in marriage, cautioning to maintain a respectful appearance and demeanor despite a spouse’s treatment. The text is incomplete and appears to be a marginal note or placeholder on a page.
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St. Joseph's Catholic School
Marion
Rosalynn Carter
Khomeini Orders Christian Clergy Visit for Tehran Hostages
Ayatollah Khomeini ordered Christian clergy to visit American hostages in Tehran’s U.S. Embassy during Christmas with priority to black clergymen. Militants confirmed access while negotiations for hostage trials continued. A Kentucky couple predicted a resolution within 60 days as spare prayers and calls were arranged.
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Iran
Ruhollah Khomeini
U.S
The
Revolutionary Council
Kentucky
Khomeini
Sadeq Khalkhali
Qom
London Times
Prices rise 1 percent in November doubling 1970s levels
The Labor Department reports that the Consumer Price Index increased 1 percent in November, keeping inflation at about a 1 percent monthly pace for 11 straight months. Housing costs and credit tightening drive the rise while average earnings fall behind inflation.
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Washington
Labor Department
Patrick Jackman
Jackman
Federal Reserve Board
Ed ward Waterbury and Shirley Joslyn found guilty of first degree murder
A Linn District Court jury of 12 found Ed ward Waterbury and his sister Shirley Joslyn guilty of first degree murder and conspiracy in the July 12 shooting death of Robert Wayne Joslyn. The verdict followed about eight hours of deliberation after lunch. Velma Martin cried out in court as the verdicts were read. Sentencing date not announced.
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Linn District
Edward Junior Waterbury
Shirley May Joslyn
Sharon Modracek
Velma Martin
Waterbury
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