Cedar Rapids considers Knutson Building preservation proposal
Cedar Rapids City Council weighs whether to seek proposals from preservationists and developers that could spare the Knutson Building from demolition. The decision aims to avoid the wrecking ball and preserve the historic site.
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Marion weighs new library to replace aging facility
Marion officials discuss replacing the 18 year old library building to gain more space. The library director says the current site lacks room for growth and services. The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission awards Kleiman Construction an 11.48 million contract for phase two of the passenger terminal remodel.
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Eastern Iowa Airport to test prairie strips for runoff and biofuel
The Eastern Iowa Airport, owner of over 2000 acres in Linn County, will participate with Iowa State University in STRIPS research to cut nutrient runoff and produce biofuel. A 100 acre site will test prairie strips with native grasses, comparing a test field to a control field using measurement tools.
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Kids First Law Center marks a decade aiding divorced families
The Kids First Law Center in Cedar Rapids celebrates ten years since founder Jenny Schulz started the nonprofit in 2005 to help children of divorce. Laura Ebinger joined in 2007 and the program has expanded its services while state and national divorce rates rise.
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Kids First Law Center
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Springville Girls Headed for State Title Run
Orioles edge Lynnville-Sully in a seesaw battle as Springville girls rally with a late 6–0 run to secure a state bid, keeping momentum for the postseason.
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The Gazette Issue Volume 133 Number 46 2015
The Gazette confirms its 2015 publication details with volume 133 and issue 46. No article content provided.
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State facility fires three workers after patient death response
Three employees were fired at the Mental Health Institute in Mount Pleasant after a three day inspection following a death by own action attempt on Oct 19 and Nov 18. The probe found violations of patient rights and safe environment rules. The state pursues a closure plan for Mount Pleasant and Clarinda facilities while Independence and Cherokee would stay open.
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Senate again blocks funding bill over immigration amendments
Senate Democrats blocked a GOP bid to advance a House passed Homeland Security funding measure worth 39.7 billion aimed at preventing Obama's immigration actions. A 47-46 vote left the deadline to avoid a shutdown looming, risking large parts of DHS operations.
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