Iowa City Public Library opens after $18.4 million renovation
More than 300 people attended the grand opening of the Iowa City Public Library marking its two year renovation. The project cost 18.4 million dollars, expanding space from 47 000 to over 80 000 square feet while remaining open during construction. Library Director Susan Craig praised the staff and noted the event symbolized community values.
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Renovation Opens New Wing of Local Library
The May 2003 completion adds a children's area with a mosaic mural and a slide into the reading room overlooking the Pedestrian Mall fountain. Forty eight Internet terminals invite visitors as architect Chuck Engberg, who designed the prior building, attends with family.
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Marriage of Figaro charms Cedar Rapids in lively opening
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre opens The Marriage of Figaro to strong audience response. Performers Marcie Ley, Brett Noorigian, Jennifer Tiller shine in a brisk, comic Mozart farce with an agile cast and solid orchestra under Daniel Kleinknecht. Second performance scheduled for 2 p.m. today.
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Police seek white semi in Cedar Rapids hit and run
Cedar Rapids police seek information about a white semi tractor trailer with red neon lights that struck a car on southbound Interstate 380 and left the scene near the Seventh Street NE exit. Call 1 800 CR CRIME with tips.
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