Live online chats launch Heart Health Month events
In Cedar Rapids, the Healthy Living Coalition of Linn County hosts a 11 a.m. live chat at www.TheGazette.com to kick off Heart Health Month. State Rep Nick Wagner holds a noon to 1 p.m. chat on legislative issues as part of ImpactCR's Political Parley series. Monica Vernon hosts a District 2 citizen meeting 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Four Oaks Bridge.
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Cedar Rapids
Healthy Living Coalition
Linn County
TheGazette.com
Nick Wagner
Marion
Impactcr
Monica Vernon
Four Oaks Bridge
First Ave
Repairs to close part of Edgewood Road
A large water main break on Edgewood Road prompted a short northbound closure from Westdale Mall to Wilson Avenue. Crews expect about four days of road closure for final pipe repairs starting Monday, with warmer weather aiding the work.
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Cedar Rapids
Edgewood Road
Westdale Mall
Wilson Avenue
Iowa City man sentenced for sexual abuse and assault
Matthew Banker, 22, of Iowa City, received 10 years for third degree sexual abuse and 30 days for assault after a Johnson County jury found him guilty in November for allegedly fondling a woman as she slept on October 25, 2009. He must pay restitution, a $200 civil penalty, and register as a sex offender after release.
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Iowa CI
Matthew Banker
Iowa City
Banker
Johnson County
Branstad Feud With City Over Project Labor Agreement
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids City Hall clash over Gov. Branstad's executive order on project labor agreements affecting the $75.6 million Convention Complex. Mayor Corbett and council back the local agreement and bid delays, while Branstad warns of potential $15 million I-JOBS grant withholding.
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Rick Smith
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Convention Complex
Don Karr
Karr
Chuck
Rick.smith
Sourcemedia.net
Downtown District to manage city parking system transition
The Downtown District will assume management of the downtown parking system from the City of Cedar Rapids on April 1 through 2015. City assets stay owned by the city while rates are set by the district and six city employees stay on with the new operation. The city provides up to 4 million dollars for deferred maintenance and 25 percent of uncommitted spaces remain for economic development.
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Rick Smith
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
City Hall
Crowne Plaza Downtown to Close for Renovation and Redevelopment
The Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel will close this week with last guests checking out at noon Thursday. The city takes ownership March 7 as Third Street NE closes for Convention Complex construction. demolition of the hotel’s ballroom and nearby garages will start between March 7 and 21, leaving The Roosevelt as the remaining building by August. Groundbreaking for the convention center is planned for August.
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Ihe Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Crowne Plaza
Five Seasons
John Frew
Third Street
U.S. Cellular Center
Second
Third Streets
First
A Avenues
Frew
Wind turbine rule change clears way for Cedar Rapids campus project
Kirkwood Community College moves a 417 foot turbine project forward after City Council approves ordinance tweaks. Shadow flicker limits touch homes up to 30 hours annually though analysis shows typical impact under 20 hours. The $5.5 million project includes a $1.05 million federal grant and a $1 million no interest loan.
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Rick Smith
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Ing
U.S. Department of Energy
Alternative Energy
Sourcemedia.net
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