RiverRun cited as symbol of Cedar Rapids leadership gap
In Cedar Rapids the ill fated RiverRun project is described as a symptom of leadership problems. Business and political figures complain about vision and the lack of capable people to drive redevelopment. The city’s Vision Iowa efforts and funding delays shaped the stalled South Side plan and Cedar Bend transition.
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Duane Crock
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Region seeks go to leaders for Technology Corridor
Officials discuss who should lead regional development from the Technology Corridor spanning Cedar Rapids Iowa City and surrounding areas. No single figure emerges as go to person as leaders urge shared responsibility among cities counties and groups to compete with larger metro areas.
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Lyle Muller
Kurt Rogahn
Janet Borholmihe
Gazette
Joe Raso
Mark Seckman
University of Iowa
David Skorton
Kirkwood Community College
Norm Nielsen
Chuck Peters
Gazette Communications
Johnson County Supervisors
Sally Stutsman
Roso
Iowa City Area Development Group
ICAD
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Cedar Rapids
Priority One Development Group
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Dallas
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Iowa City
North Liberty
Coralville
Kelly Hayworth
State battles over gay marriage fuel mood at observances
Since 1998 similar observances recur, but this year many states seek constitutional bans on gay marriage. Kansas voters face a ballot April 5 for a state ban. In Arkansas a Day of Purity event promotes covenant marriage with counseling. Organizers say about 2000 schools and church groups participate. Rena Lindevaldsen leads the national effort relying on student organizers.
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