Corridor G R man killed in 380 crash
Cedar Rapids police say Joshua Benson 29 died in a single vehicle crash on I 380 near the Highway 30 exit early Thursday. Responders shut an exit for over three hours as officers investigated merge attempts and loss of control. direction unknown.
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Two Hospitalized After Highway 30 Crash Near Cedar Rapids
A SUV driven by 16 year old Alexander Steenblock pulled in front of a pickup driven by 54 year old Charles Heins on Jappa Road just outside Cedar Rapids. Steenblock and Heins were airlifted or transported to hospitals with non life threatening injuries. A second crash occurred as traffic slowed but no one was hurt. Nine bands will perform on the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City to raise awareness for American Indian education and support for the Emma Goldman Clinic and University of Iowa programs.
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Flood recovery hopes rise as federal funds loom
Cedar Rapids city officials seek clarity on the 516.7 million federal housing recovery funds while residents in the Time Check area push for buyouts and greenway plans. Council member Wieneke says progress is mixed, and City Manager Prosser aims for fall buyouts, as residents weigh staying near the river against flood control projects.
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Federal funds enable 177 new homes in Cedar Rapids
Federal funds totaling about 7.5 million from the Community Development Block Grant will support 177 new owner occupied residences in Cedar Rapids by year end, including 94 single family homes and 83 condominiums. The program offers up to 30 percent down payment assistance for homes worth 180,000 or less to buyers with incomes at or below the area median.
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