Landlords oppose Cedar Rapids housing code revisions
Landlords and neighborhood leaders clash with the Cedar Rapids City Council over a proposed housing code revamp. The plan would require a city landlord license with a 50 dollar fee, annual property registration fees, and a crime-free addendum to leases. The council will vote on the second reading Tuesday. Tim Conklin, who owns about 20 rental units, says the mandate is overreach, while Terry Bilsland of Wellington Heights warns of inaction after four years of neighborhood efforts.
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Was a spy swap tearing Pelaez family apart?
In Yonkers New York Vicky Pelaez and her husband once known as Juan Lazaro faced a split impact of a 12 day spy saga. Pelaez 55 and Vasenkov 66 arrived in Vienna en route to Moscow leaving behind a torn family as reporters gathered outside their home.
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Feds expect cap to contain Gulf oil leak by Monday
Government officials say a tighter cap could fully contain the BP spill by Monday if weekend work succeeds. Crews plan to swap the cap using remotely operated subs while two relief wells aim for a permanent seal beneath the seafloor.
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UI seeks FEMA reconsideration to fund new art museum
The University of Iowa asks FEMA to reverse its ruling on flood damage to the Museum of Art, aiming to replace the building rather than restore it. The 5.5 million recovery estimate contrasts with insurance and Lloyds limits, potentially forcing a 40 to 50 million funding gap and a national appeal if regional denial persists.
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Iowa City
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Museum of Art
Doug True
Iowa River
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Kansas City
Lloyd’s of London
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