Cedar Rapids schools seek more state grants for major projects
Cedar Rapids school district has one grant and seeks additional funding to cover multi year construction and remodeling. The district plans to apply for grants totaling 1.75 million from the Iowa Department of Education and for a million from Vision Iowa with a 50 percent match. Deadline is March 1 with notices in May.
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Robins outlines growth plan to preserve small town feel
Robins leaders unveil a comprehensive plan aiming for a population near 3,300 by 2020, more park land, and mixed residential and small scale commercial growth along new collector roads. Mayor Randy Fouts says growth will be managed to maintain rural character while guiding development over 20 years.
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Grant to fund history conference at Czech Museum
Humanities Iowa grant supports a history conference titled The Czech and Slovak 20th Century in Retrospect 1900 1938 at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids March 2 3. Scholars from around the world will participate.
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Cedar Rapids Conference on Czech Republic topics set
The Cedar Rapids event will cover arts, culture, industrial development and politics in Czechoslovakia's First Republic. Speakers include Alexandr Vondra and Martin Butora with scholar Michael Novak. For info call Jane Stoffer Tursi at 362 8500. Humanities Iowa backs public humanities programs. Museum & Library hours listed.
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Taxpayer Stories Sought by The Gazette For February
The Gazette invites readers to share income tax problems and experiences with state and federal returns. Include name address and phone. submissions due today by mail to George Ford at The Gazette Cedar Rapids or via email or fax to his Iowa contact.
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