Cedar Rapids Considers Incentives for Transamerica Site
Cedar Rapids City Council approved a resolution to offer financial incentives for developing the former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids. The 51 acre property at Edgewood Road and 42nd Street NE will host Cedar Rapids Prep, a new charter school, plus 30 acres of commercial space. The plan includes renovation of two towers and new public streets with a total developer investment around 70 million dollars.
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Cedar Rapids Metro leader to step down after 19 years
Doug Neumann plans to resign as executive director of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, ending a 19 year run in economic development in the area including nine years in the current role. He cites desire for more family time and notes possible future community contributions. The Alliance has about 1,200 members and runs events like Downtown Farmers Market and Restaurant Week. Neumann previously worked as a Gazette reporter and city official aide.
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Iowa Legislature backs anti-SLAPP bill to curb free speech suits
The Iowa House and Senate moved a measure to allow rapid dismissal of lawsuits targeting public speech within 60 days. The bill aligns Iowa with 15 states without anti-SLAPP laws and cites past cases including a Carroll Times Herald report on a police officer's alleged relationship.
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Bill targets foreign students who endorse terrorist groups
DES MOINES International student visa holders and faculty at Iowa colleges who publicly endorse or espouse actions of foreign terrorist organizations like Hamas would be removed from campuses under a bill by Iowa House Republicans. The measure follows an executive order by President Trump promising steps to combat antisemitism on campuses after Hamas' attack on Israel.
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