Westdale Mall faces future after Von Maur exits
Westdale Mall, 28 years old, loses anchor Von Maur as General Growth Properties takes over amid foreclosure. The editorial urges a local, steadying hand to reimagine the asset, noting nearby strip centers and new development, and cites potential successful turnarounds at Old Capitol and Sycamore malls as models for Westdale’s revival.
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Vor
Maur
Cedar Rapids
von Maur
Cedar Rapids Lindale Mall
Iowa City Sycamore Mall
Dave
Liamsburg
Westdale Mall
International Council of Shopping Center
Coral Ridge
Old Capitol
Sycamore
Town City
General Growth Properties
Coral Ridge Mall
Tax Fight Targets Linn County Schools Growth Debate
Letters discuss Cedar Rapids and Linn County taxes to fund Linn-Mar and Marion growth, opposing a 20 percent sales tax for schools. Authors question fair cost, insist on spending detail, and cite DAART data while urging a No vote and noting exemptions for retirees.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Linn-Mar
Marion
Carol Adams
DAART
Lim County
Erlive.com
Iowa
Iowalive.net
C.R
Markward
Ivan Hand
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Sandy
Norfolk
Fashion industry urged to curb demand for ultra thin models
The CFDA unveiled a six point health initiative aimed at reducing dangerously thin models amid industry calls after deaths of underweight models. It promotes education, professional help for eating disorders, age restrictions, and backstage bans on smoking and alcohol, while urging designers to stop promoting skeletal physiques.
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Washington Post
Council of Fashion Designers of America
New York
Madrid
Milan
Italy
CFDA
New York City
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