Cedar Rapids weighs Vision Iowa grant value in Cedar Bend plan
Cedar Rapids leaders dispute a 5 million Vision Iowa award granted 16 months ago for the Cedar Bend redevelopment. Mayor Kay Halloran says outcomes are uncertain while Monica Vernon of the Chamber supports Vision Iowa efforts and notes the Fifteen in 5 plan could advance city goals alongside Cedar Bend.
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Cedar Bend
Kay Halloran
Monica Vernon
Cedar Rapids Area
Commerce
Chamber
Vernon
Attempt to rescue rare duck falls short on Cedar Lake
A long tailed duck or old squaw entangled in monofilament line on Cedar Lake eludes rescuers. Diana Pesek and other birders watched the winter visitor since December and alerted authorities to the hazard. The duck now faces flight loss and an uncertain future.
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Edar
Cedar Lake
Gazette
Diana Pesek
Iowa
Iowa Department of Natural
Kirkwood Community College Parks and Natural Resource
Specter says Bush broke law with spy program
Senator Arlen Specter contends President Bush violated a 1978 law requiring a secret court review for domestic surveillance and criticizes Gonzales explanations as strained. Patrick Leahy warns the committee may subpoena internal documents to uncover the program’s legal basis.
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Alberto Gonzales
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Arlen Specter
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Judiciary Committee
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Patrick Leahy
Justice Department
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Specter unsatisfied with Gonzales on NSA wiretaps hearings begin
Sen. Arlen Specter says Attorney General Gonzales has not adequately answered questions about the NSA domestic wiretapping program as the Senate Judiciary Committee opens hearings. Specter argues the 1978 law was violated by bypassing the FISA court while the Bush administration defends presidential and congressional authority for the spying.
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R-Pa
Alberto Gonzales
National Security Agency
Senate Judiciary Committee
Collins Road Theatre screens Super Bowl XL crowd
About 200 fans gathered at Collins Road Theatre in Marion to watch Super Bowl XL on the largest screen in town, skipping bar parties and neighborhood gatherings for the big game and commercials.
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the Gazette
David Rounse
Central City
Seattle Seahawks
Collins Road Theatre
Collins Road
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North Liberty party and Marion theatre showcase Super Bowl fare
Bruce Taylor and sponsors WMT and Mix 96 provided full Super Bowl snacks including pizza popcorn and soft drinks. Large high-definition images amplified the event atmosphere at the North Liberty venue and the 3B Theatre in Marion.
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WMT
Mix 96 Radio
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