Iowa lawmakers eye 2014 governor race after tough cycle
In Iowa politics, after a brutal election season, legislators map the 2014 governor race. A Republican U.S. senator warned he may block President Obama’s CIA nomination, signaling early partisan friction.
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Trains at Downtown Stop Frustrations Revisited in Gazette
A three part Gazette series revisits a longtime commuter gripe as a train stops traffic in downtown. The piece recounts the 65 year old issue and its impact on daily transit.
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Buffalo Cody leadership trims: Jasper becomes CEO
Duane Jasper, president of Buffalo Cody since 1998, is named chief executive officer. He will supervise daily operations as the company transitions to his new role.
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Kennedy Koelling leads Kennedy in win over Xavier
Senior Johnathon Koelling scored 22 points and 11 rebounds as Cedar Rapids Kennedy defeated Cedar Rapids Xavier. The performance boosts his bid to reclaim a starting role.
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Casino vote pushed for Linn County on March fifth
Pro casino supporters led by Steve Gray announce a March 5 special election after collecting 16,196 signatures, seeking to allow gambling in Linn County with Cedar Rapids Development Group backing an $80 to $100 million project.
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Tile drainage boosts corn and soybean yields in drought
In a drought year farmers report higher yields on fields with tile drainage. Marion area grower Curt Zingula cites a fall harvest in which well drained soil produced better roots and yields, while his wetter field underperformed. Tracy Franck notes observed dips in combine data.
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What is tiling in drainage farming
Subsurface permeable pipes remove excess water from poorly drained fields to improve yields and enable farming of land that would otherwise be too wet. Though plastic tubing has replaced clay cylinders called tile, the practice is still known as tiling.
Iowa City selects Chauncey project for downtown high rise
The Iowa City Council voted to negotiate with Marc Moen to develop a $53.8 million 20 story building on the northeast corner of College and Gilbert streets. The Chauncey would include two movie theaters a bowling alley a cafe office space a 35 room hotel and 12 floors of residences seeking about 13 million in tax incentives.
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Moen plan eyed for 20 story Chauncey project in Iowa City
The Iowa City Council prioritizes Marc Moen’s Chauncey plan to develop city owned land at College and Gilbert with a 20 story mixed use building valued at 53.8 million dollars Moen seeks over 13 million in tax incentives to support the project.
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