Hawkeye Wildlife Area Campsites Closed Indefinitely
The Iowa DNR bans camping at Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area in northern Johnson County due to a decade of littering illegal fires and improper camping. The Army Corps of Engineers land is leased by the DNR and measures aim to protect wildlife and habitats while public meetings will review the master plan for Coralville Lake.
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Iowa River
Shawn Meier
Iowa
Army Corps of Engineers
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Coralville Lake
Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
Tim Thompson
Cedar Rapids backs campaign finance reform call
City Council unanimously added Cedar Rapids to a list of 550 cities and 16 states seeking a constitutional amendment to limit election spending and require donor disclosure. Mayor Ron Corbett and Council member Monica Vernon backed the action amid petitions, joining Dubuque Des Moines Altoona and several counties in Iowa.
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Parked truck saves workers in I-380 crash near H Avenue
Cedar Rapids police say a Skid vehicle driven by Dawn A Robinson crossed the median on Interstate 380 struck a construction truck after avoiding four workers. The parked truck likely prevented a direct hit. Robinson, 30, was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries and later charged with drunken driving driving with a suspended license possession of drug paraphernalia failure to maintain control and no insurance. A passenger had minor injuries. Lee Hermiston, The Gazette.
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GOP may cut poll to save the Iowa caucuses
The Iowa GOP faces a decision to potentially eliminate or scale back the Straw Poll to protect the caucuses. Drake University analyst Dennis Goldford notes the poll could be used to defend or undermine caucus credibility as party leaders weigh agenda items.
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O'Malley Eyes Iowa Straw Poll Changes
Martin O'Malley backs hosting the Iowa straw poll but hints that dropping the event would alter its competitive, multi candidate nature. Tim Hagle says the poll draws GOP activists and tests organizing, while locals expect a political fair. Even if canceled, observers expect another event to fill the gap and maintain caucus relevance.
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Gazette Company publication details and rates in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette, published daily from 501 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401, outlines subscription rates 7 per week 364 per year 7 day delivery in state and 468 per year out of state. Postmaster address changes go to Gazette Co Inc P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 contact numbers listed for subscription service and general inquiries.
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