Veterans Memorial Stadium naming rights for field and facilities
Veterans Memorial Commission agrees to selling naming rights for the new 14 million stadium set for 2002. Rights cover the field concourse and box seating for 20 years with Cedar Rapids Kernels ownership. city officials favor longer terms. Eternal flame project at City Hall navigation continues with no completion date yet.
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Effigy Mounds land purchase seeks federal funding
Iowa lawmakers push for 750 000 in federal funds to buy 1 045 acres adjacent to Effigy Mounds National Monument in Allamakee County. The plan aims to protect the site and add two new effigy burial mounds, with total price near 1.5 million. The bill S 1643 has House and Senate backing and moves through committees.
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Marion City Council weighs sale of land near bypass
The Marion City Council considers offers to buy a 1.0 acre triangle west of Tama Street south of Highway 100. Home Depot sought the land for access but withdrew its rezoning request. Curt Hames and Eugene Grandon also filed purchase requests, with a fourth pending. Officials indicated they did not wish to sell during a work session.
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Opponents voice concerns at Blairs Ferry condo hearing
Cedar Rapids neighbors oppose RCP Group plans to build 15 six unit condominiums at 640 Blairs Ferry Rd NE citing traffic noise and drainage. They fear reduced single family character and higher traffic, while supporters note busy Blairs Ferry Road may attract buyers. No council action was taken, hearing to continue next week.
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