Cedar Rapids expands camera program with unpaid ticket funding
Cedar Rapids plans more security cameras and portable barricades for large events funded by uncollected traffic ticket revenue and state offset collections. The city has recouped 3.2 million from 35,887 unpaid citations, with 1.6 million staying in Cedar Rapids and the contract cap raised to 2 million through 2020. Citizens mixed on impact though say cameras may help safety while data storage and placement are still under study.
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Cedar Rapids zip line project delayed amid safety and funding concerns
Cedar Rapids City Council backs canceling the Cedar River zip line planned for this summer after GO Cedar Rapids advances of 250000 from hotel motel tax funds. The group will repay the city by Sept 1 2018 or have funds withheld, with plans to revive the project in 2019 tied to a new contract and the newbo evolve event August 3-5.
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Hidden Creek Development proposed for Cedar Rapids senior housing complex
A $33 million Hidden Creek Development plan by Skogman Construction and Boyson Road Development would create 81 independent and assisted living units, 120 market rate apartments in four buildings, 270 storage units and 21 400 square feet of retail space on 12.6 acres near Boyson Road NE. The site lies partly in a flood plain and a cell tower fall zone, complicating construction. The Cedar Rapids City Council approved staff negotiations for tax subsidies and rezoning to a planned unit development.
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Woman twirls daggers in Iowa City park and faces charges
Iowa City police allege Rose Yeager 18 claimed a public gazebo as her place while twirling knives at College Green Park. Officers found she hid daggers in her shoes and clothing. she is charged with aggravated misdemeanors and trespassing, held on 5000 bond.
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Iowa Lottery Draws Tuesday Results Report
The Tuesday draws list Pick 3 Midday 4 5 5 and Pick 3 Evening 8 7 9. Pick 4 Midday 9 0 8 1 and Pick 4 Evening 8 3 8 0. Mega Millions numbers 1 3 5 8 70 with Mega Ball 3. Jackpot announced at 144 million dollars.
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Cedar Rapids felon gets 11 year term for gun charge
Ivan Clark, 39, of Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. He led police on a high speed chase reaching 50 mph in a 25 mph zone before being subdued by a stun gun. He received five years supervised release after prison.
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