Corbett Reflects On First Year As Cedar Rapids Mayor
In his first year as mayor, Ron Corbett defends downtown revitalization efforts including a $3.2 million purchase of the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel to anchor the Convention Complex. He faces flood victim critics while noting buyout improvements and local tax funds aiding residents.
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Cedar Rapids Area
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids council highlights under Corbett year
Mayor Ron Corbett touts achievements including a buy local program site for a new library and a decision against a new city hall. He notes flood protection progress and flood-recovery projects while planning six priorities for 2011 and the Physicians Clinic of Iowa project on Second Avenue SE.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Fourth Avenue SE
Ty Council
Buy Jocal
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa
Army Corps of Engineers
Second Avenue
Physicians’ Clinic of
Iowa
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Marion considers weapon display ban at council meet
Marion council will discuss banning open display of weapons in municipal buildings and schools following a change in Iowa law. City officials cite safety concerns with openly carried weapons and emphasize enforcement while preserving concealed carry rights and peace officers.
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Cathleen Beke
Marion
Iowa
Don Hoskins
Lon Pluckhahn
Pluckhahn
Harry Daugherty
Council
Steve Sprague
Joe Spinks
Paul Rehn
Iowa City man’s trial for multiple robberies postponed to April
Jay M. Harkless 24 waived speedy trial and remains jailed on 205000 bond after confessing to 11 robberies across Iowa City North Liberty Cedar Falls Waterloo and Muscatine. He faces four counts of second degree robbery in Johnson County tied to Rent-a-Center West Bank Midwest One Bank and Midwest Bank in North Liberty.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Jay M. Harkless
Johnson County
Harkless
S. Gilbert St
Maggard St
Apt
Rent-a-Center
West Bank
Midwest One Bank
Midwest Bank
North Liberty
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