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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2014
Page
1
The Iowa City Area Development Group launches a regional branding effort named Iowa Brag using Twitter and Tumblr. The plan aims to boost visibility and attract investment across the region.
Krystal Robertson, a 6 year old from Davenport, serves as the honorary Kid Captain for Iowa in the Outback Bowl this day, with page 6A carrying the feature.
It was a jagged and messy but real victory marking Iowa’s first Big Ten opener win in seven years. Page 3B. Business section notes interns get a chance and employers gain motivated workers willing to learn for less money on Page 8B.
Linn County plans to buy 71.36 acres for 1.735 million dollars to extend Morgan Creek Park along Highway 100 near E Avenue NW as the 200 million dollar extension gears up for a 2014 start. Supervisor Brent Oleson says the land is prime for park expansion before development encroaches, likening the choice to avoid snout houses and strip malls. The purchase was discussed in closed sessions and will be continued on the LAND page 7A.
Mayor Ron Corbett says 2013 brought a wave of flood-recovery projects and momentum that will push Cedar Rapids forward in 2014. Voters backed casino gaming in March 2013 and extended the local-option sales tax for streets in November 2013, setting the stage for Highway 100 work and Westdale Mall transformation.
Cedar Rapids Westdale Mall tenants were notified they have until March 31 to vacate the 34 year old complex. Owner Westdale CR Ventures LLC plans to close the specialty area linking the four anchors and demolish the portion including the last Linn County leased building. J C Penney and Younkers will stay open.
Iowa State University basketball coach Johnny Orr died Tuesday at age 86 after 14 seasons guiding the Cyclones. The obituary notes his impact on the program and his lasting legacy in Ames.
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