Cedar Rapids eyes $9 million aid for downtown projects
Cedar Rapids plans transformational downtown developments with state funding, though the Iowa Economic Development Authority provisionally awarded the city 9 million of the 39.5 million it sought. EDA board aimed to boost the urban core with a portion of a 100 million pool, amid bids from six communities. City official Jasmine Almoayyed said the projects remain crucial to moving forward.
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Cedar Rapids seeks 39.5 million in state aid for six projects
The city aimed to secure 39.5 million in state aid as part of a 261 million multi project plan. The IEDA board had cut initial applicants from ten to six high scoring proposals in April, with Cedar Rapids tied to the Guaranty Bank and NewBo projects and the 10A ward. The package would generate about seven million in yearly property tax revenue.
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Linn County Fair Returns to Central City After Virtual 2020
The Linn County Fair opens in Central City with 4-H and FFA exhibits, entertainment, vendors, and grandstand music. The fair runs through Sunday with gate admission $5 for adults and free for children 10 and under. grandstand tickets vary in price.
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Fireworks injuries rise after legalization in Iowa
Medical data show Iowa's two largest trauma centers treated 107 fireworks related injuries from May 2017 to 2019, a surge after legalization, with a 150 percent increase since 2014 to 2017. Experts urge safeguards for children and restrictions for intoxicated individuals and seek an injury database.
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Justices Rule EPA Waivers Broad in Renewable Fuel Case
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, sides with oil refiners over a continuity requirement for EPA waivers under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The ruling allows wide latitude to exempt refineries from mixing plant-based fuels, limiting the impact of ongoing annual exemptions while potentially pushing others to meet quotas through blending or credits.
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