Downtown Cedar Rapids mulls arena upgrade options
Residents heard goals for revitalizing downtown Cedar Rapids and potential costs between 80 and 85 million dollars for a new arena and expansion of the existing arena into exhibition space. The Compass study centered on upgrading or expanding the arena at its landlocked site and did not detail alternatives such as relocating, creating a convention center, or using the current arena differently. City leaders seek input on what to do, where, and how big, as Five Seasons Facilities Commission and Vision Cedar Rapids push downtown plans.
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U S Cellular Center faces pressure to stay competitive
Compass report outlines Cedar Rapids arena decline as newer venues lure concerts and conventions. Attendee numbers fell from 315,179 in 1995 to 195,428 in 2006, with economic impact dropping from 12.4 million to 7.78 million. Possible solutions include seeking a management partner or relocating events to Mark of the Quad Cities or Wells Fargo Arena, while some officials consider removing rail tracks and expanding space instead of a new arena.
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Speeding ties to crashes and insurance lapses in two counties
Cedar Rapids and Marion police cite speeding as a top crash factor and say many tickets for no insurance and no license follow speeding pulls. A Linn County database shows 563 drunken driving arrests in five months with 31 percent repeat offenders, while Johnson County had 472 with 17 percent repeat offenders. Sheriff Zeller notes Iowa City's transient student population versus Linn County’s steadier residents.
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Mason optimistic Purdue admin transition faces UI culture
Meena Mason, appointed interim UI president, plans cautious tuition policy and strong fundraising. She has begun conversations with UI leaders Gary Fethke, Willard Boyd, Mike Hogan, Meredith Hay and Jean Robillard to learn campus issues and culture while preparing for a statewide education emphasis and a new fundraising push.
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