Johnson to retire from Brucemore after 30 years of service
Roger Johnson, longtime Brucemore groundskeeper, will retire after 30 years preserving the Cedar Rapids estate. David Janssen calls him the hardest working person he has known, noting Johnson’s daily dedication, wide duties, and deep ties to the property and its visitors. Johnson lived on site, valued outdoor work, and plans to move from the cottage near the Visitor Center upon retirement.
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Cedar Rapids
Tour Brucemore Offers Seasonal Hourly Tours
From March through December Brucemore hosts hourly tours at 10 a.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sundays with final tours at 3 p.m. Admission is 9 dollars for adults 3 dollars for ages 6 to 18 and free for members and kids five and under. Tickets sold at the Visitor Center 15 minutes before tours. For details call 319 362 7375 or visit brucemore.org.
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One Park Place project faces delays in Cedar Rapids
City council members say the One Park Place high rise remains financially viable but requires more market studies and proof of financing. Substantial subsidies and a lengthy feasibility review complicate progress, with staff guiding a 90 to 120 day information window and possible construction to begin after final approvals.
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Des Moines Register
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Trump pulls US from Paris accord with talks on new deal
President says the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement but will begin negotiations to re-enter or craft a new accord on terms fair to U S interests. Macron Merkel Gentiloni call move regrettable and irreversible momentum they say cannot be renegotiated. Solheim says leaders risk, but China India and Europe could fill leadership void. Senate leader McConnell praises move as a blow to Obama energy policy and jobs.
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States and firms vow to press ahead on climate policies
About 30 states and many companies pledge to advance climate policies and cut greenhouse gas emissions despite President Trump leaving the Paris accord. New York Governor Cuomo unveils a 1.65 billion renewable energy plan plus 150 million to boost rooftop solar, aiming to create 40,000 jobs by 2020 and double solar capacity by 2018. California and New York maintain 2030 50 percent renewable targets with California aiming 100 percent by 2045.
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Washington
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