RiverRun tax votes shape Linn County redevelopment plan
The RiverRun project enters a third local option sales tax bid in five years as Linn County voters decide on Riv erRun and companion city projects. In July 2001 Cedar Rapids approved a one percent sales tax to modernize six pools by 69 percent, raising about 26 million countywide before its 2002 end. The current vote covers the same concept across the area.
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Local option sales tax debates and past votes in Linn County GA
KCRG TV9 will air RiverRun arguments at 10 35 p m today and Monday. Carol Martin backs a no vote while Amy Johnson Boyle backs a yes vote. Cedar Rapids pool project listed at 15 7 million. In June 1998 eighty nine percent voted against a five year one percent tax funding nine projects. Schools in Linn County also pursued a local option tax in 1999.
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Four German peacekeepers killed in Kabul blast
An explosives taxi rammed a bus carrying German peacekeepers in Kabul on a Saturday, killing four soldiers and wounding 29. ISAF said the group was en route to the airport when the blast occurred. Germany suspects al Qaida links. Chancellor Schroeder condemned the attack.
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Freedom Paradise opens largest all inclusive beach resort
The Freedom Paradise resort near Cancun officially opens June 15 and markets itself as the world’s first size friendly all inclusive beach destination. It targets guests with extra pounds and promises staff trained to accommodate diverse body sizes while offering beach access and amenities.
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Facing the future
The Gazette reports a 16 percent rise in Iowans living with HIV or AIDS to 1122 over two years. Medicines extend lives but costs rise as patients live longer, with 827 deaths in Iowa since 1982 and drugs ranging from 700 to 1800 dollars.
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Lyle Muller
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Iowa
HIV awareness and support groups in Easternowan story
An Easternowan shares living with HIV and describes community groups offering services. Insurance and a federal program aid those with coverage and extreme poverty. guidelines require severe hardship for eligibility. People may endure drug side effects including diarrhea and body changes, while HIV spread increases.
East Iowan a voice for HIV community
East Iowa profile features Virginia Quincy who recounts her life changing day of cocaine use leading to crack and alcohol abuse and an IV drug habit that resulted in an HIV diagnosis in 1986. At 45 she says she fears illness but remains hopeful about the future for people with HIV.
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Cedar Rapids
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Lyle Muller
Gazette Edar Rapids
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AIDS activist in Iowa shares guidance for HIV community
The article profiles a long-time HIV advocate in Iowa who has been free of drugs for seven years and now serves on the HIV/AIDS Community Planning Group. She works with the Rapid AIDS board and volunteers with the Cedar Rapids Partnership for Safe Families while advising Iowans with HIV and AIDS.
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Virginia Quincy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Rapid Aids Board
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