Cedar Rapids considers moving city operations to former courthouse
Cedar Rapids city manager Jeff Pomeranz recommends moving the city manager, clerk, attorney, mayor and council to the former federal courthouse on May's Island. The third floor would become council chambers as veterans memorial building remains part of city history. The council will discuss the plan at its meeting.
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Fired Iowa Film Office director faces felony charges
Former Iowa Film Office head Tom Wheeler 42 of Indianola and three filmmakers are charged in Polk County District Court with seven felonies for defrauding the states film tax credit program. Prosecution alleges inflated applications, fake projects, deadline evasion, deception, and improper tax credit approvals.
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Genencor sale seen as a benefit for Corridor
DuPont agreed to buy Copenhagen based Danisco for 6.3 billion dollars, making DuPont owner of Genencor Cedar Rapids enzyme plant and the world’s largest food ingredients maker. Pioneer Hi-Bred International in Johnston is also part of DuPont, after a 1999 purchase. The deal positions the Corridor to gain from the Danisco acquisition.
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Iowa Legislature Opens as Culver Delivers State Address
Iowa lawmakers begin the 84th General Assembly with Gov. Culver delivering his fourth and final Condition of the State address. The calendar outlines key dates for bill drafts, committee reports, and floor actions through April 18.
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Inside Session Opens on Somber Note
Iowa legislators enter the 15th week of the session with limited bills eligible for consideration as per diem expenses end on April 29 the 110th calendar day. The session is expected to wind down soon after.
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