Cedar Bend redevelopment eyed REAP grant for lake venue
The city seeks a 300000 REAP grant to fund a new recreational lake within the Cedar Bend redevelopment. The lake sits in a sandpit closure area and will anchor a project with a community center farmers market trails and an outdoor amphitheater near the Czech Village area. Negotiations loom with the Vision Iowa Board for a multimillion dollar award to cover the project shortfall.
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Trees Forever to announce status of Lowe Park project fund drive
Trees Forever will announce the fundraising status for the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Celebration Center at a City Council work session at 3 p.m. August 3 in Marion. The event follows a $2.1 million target by Trees Forever toward a $4.27 million project with the city and a grant of $750,000 from Community Attraction and Tourism in December 2002.
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Assault alleged at school near Regis Catholic Middle School
A 27 year old man on probation for marijuana transport in Arizona is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Regis Catholic Middle School in Cedar Rapids while performing community service. The suspect Nathan Miller resided at a Cedar Rapids halfway house and the incident occurred around 6 30 p m on July 13 during maintenance work. Police say no students were present and no one else was endangered. The case raises questions about supervision in the district's community service program.
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Gazette
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Benton
Iowa
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Hinzman
Halfway House
Kerry
Fair manager pulls it together by Marlene Lucas
Monticello John Harms, manager of The Great Jones County Fair, faces crowd expectations as grandstand shows go well. A canceled Willie Nelson appearance due to carpal tunnel surgery tested his planning, but replacement acts and a positive reception kept the fair on track. Harms counts on a smooth opening and schedules for next year.
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Gazette
Monticello
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Dianne Haag
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Vince Gill
Conviction not needed to seize drug money in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids police seize cash tied to drugs even without a conviction. Pamela Dietz fought for $6,040 found in a Betty Boop box, but the law allows seizure if linked to drug activity. Assistant Linn County Attorney Todd Tripp notes returns possible if owners prove no drug connection. Police statewide collect thousands annually from asset forfeiture.
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Bush visit raises security level at Cedar Rapids event
A Bush visit to Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids featured high security and airport style checks, with volunteers guiding attendees and bans on bottles and books. The scene contrasted with Nixon era campaigns while protesters and voters formed a mixed atmosphere of free speech and political vigor. Mike Deupree's weekly column covers the scene and contact details.
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