Mount Vernon Road revival seeks Cedar Rapids gateway revival
Cedar Rapids marks a century since Mount Vernon Road joined the Lincoln Highway shaping its eastern Cedar Rapids role. Leaders aim to rejuvenate the busy strip once a thriving corridor now filled with fast food chains and gas stations. Residents seek recreation and shopping draws again.
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Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon Road
10Th Street
44Th Street
Mount Vernon
Heather
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Amy Anderson
Dan Alpers
Alpers
Lynda Chamberlain
Anderson
How Safe Is Our Water Part 1 Series
A three part series examines Iowa water safety after Flint. Cedar Rapids controls vast water output with decades of safety measures while University of Iowa experts urge constant oversight to prevent future contamination and preserve public trust. Groundwater links to lakes and rivers influence contamination sources.
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Flint
Mich
Iowa
Flint’s
Cedar Rapids
David Chertny
University of Iowa Civil and Environmental Engineering
Chertny
Faith and Values Conservatives urged to lead revival
Iowa religious conservatives urged a spiritual revival to transform American culture toward pro-family, pro-church civic policies. Bob Vander Plaats of The Family Leader Foundation told about 1,200 attendees including 400 pastors and spouses at the fifth annual leadership summit that the revival should honor God and bless people.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton
America
Bob Vander Plaats
Family Leader Foundation
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Des Moines Bureau
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