Vision Iowa grants eyed for Lowe Park east-side project
Marion plans to seek Vision Iowa CAT grant funding for up to 2 3 million to develop Lowe Park east side into a festive educational area. The 180 acre park near Alburnett Road, donated by George and Alyce Lowe, aims to create a prairie environment with a Arts and Environment Celebration Center, gardens, trails and lakes. Local groups including Linn-Mar district back the plan, with master plan costs estimated at least 12.5 million and significant public support anticipated.
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Driver Ed Video Gains Support From Critics In Iowa
The Iowa DOT and Applied Art and Technology presented a 22 minute graduated license video at Kennedy High School drawing praise from critics like Tim Becker and Kelly Healy who say the hip approach helps explain permit phases. Viewers noted the testimonials hit home while some requested less humor and more real stories. The program aims to guide teens from instruction permits to full licenses with statewide DOT involvement.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids approves land gift for new African American museum
Cedar Rapids City Council praised the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa and agreed to lease city land for $1 a year for 99 years. The 14,800 square foot facility will replace two old city buildings and is set to begin construction this spring on 12th Avenue SE near the Cedar River.
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Lawmakers watch extreme fight night in Des Moines bar
A group of Iowa legislators attended Fight Night at Toad Holler on Des Moines south side while several men fought unregulated bouts. Sen Betty Soukup and others observed as matches ended with choke-like holds and taps. They weigh a possible statewide ban on extreme fighting amid similar bills in Nebraska and West Virginia.
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