Cedar Rapids woman accuses mayor of ethics violation over casino vote
Lisa Kuzela of Cedar Rapids alleges Ron Corbett violated ethics rules by voting in October on a proposed casino investment led by CRST executives John Smith and David Rusch. Corbett denies facts, saying he supported the project and had voted absentee. The Iowa Ethics Board referred the complaint to Linn County Attorney.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Ron Corbett
Lisa Kuzela
Carter St
Corbett
Crst Inc
CRST
Kuzela
Steve Gray
Gray
John Smith
David Rusch
Smith and Rusch
Megan Tooker
The
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board
Riverside mayor warns Linn County casino could cost jobs
Riverside Mayor Bill Poch warned that a Linn County Cedar Rapids casino would cost Riverside and Washington County triple digit jobs while Linn County and Cedar Rapids stand to gain 500 to 600 jobs. Riverside Casino owner Dan Kehl cited a 30 percent drop in business if the Linn County project proceeds. Local business owner Jerry Murphy said fewer visitors would hurt area revenue.
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Linn County
Washington County
Riverside
Bill Poch
Cedar Rapids
Dan Kehl
Jerry Murphy
Murphy’s Bar and Grill
Iowa and Illinois Lottery Results for March 4
The Iowa Lottery Cash Game numbers are 7 14 18 23 32 with a $100,000 jackpot. Pick 3 Midday 4 1 4, Pick 3 Evening 4 9 4, Pick 4 Midday 7 4 4 3, Pick 4 Evening 6 0 6 9. Illinois Lucky Day Lotto 7 23 32 34 36 and Lotto 1 3 12 24 33 34. 6 of 48 jackpot listed as $100,000.
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Iowa
Illinois
Correction on Linn County polling hours
Linn County polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today after incorrect times appeared in Monday's Gazette. The Gazette invites reader feedback on accuracy and clarity. corrections will be published in this space. Call (319) 398-8313 or 1 800 397 8212.
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Beavers Shape Creek Through Local Development
Residential growth around Marion has transformed a dry field into a year round creek ecosystem. Beavers and wildlife now thrive in Christopher Creek which drains into Dry Creek and Indian Creek into the Cedar River. Experts say retention basins and increased rainfall contributed to the change while residents weigh coexistence and management challenges.
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Marion
Sherri Evans
New Castle Rd
East Robins Road
Boyson Road
Evans
Christopher Creek
Dry Creek
Indian Creek
Cedar River
Kyle Skogman
Ryan Miller
Rich Patterson
Vince Evelsizer
Department of Natural Resources
Evelsizer
Miller
New Castle Road
Eversizer
Orlan Love
Gazett
Maisy
Ben
Indiar
Teaching a Child to Value Solitude and Imagination
Dear Abby advises balancing TV time with quiet activities to foster a child’s comfort with solitude. Read aloud, provide creative play objects like clay and paints, and offer a cardboard playhouse to spark imagination.
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Multiple Iowa suspects charged after Saturday incidents
The Log lists numerous Eastern Iowa arrests including Sabrina Babcock Cedar Rapids accused of drugged driving at 20th Street and First Avenue NE and Amber Kostaska at I-380 near H Avenue Cedar Rapids. Other subjects face charges from Ely Marion Iowa City and surrounding areas for offenses including driving while intoxicated public intoxication and driving while license revoked with various accident scenes and harassment counts.
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Sabrina A. Babcock
Wilson Ave
Cedar Rapids
20Th Street
First Avenue
Amber E. Kostaska
K Ave
H Avenue
Adam J. Rudd
Ely
Ely Road
Allan L. Blessing
E Avenue NE
First Avenue NE
Michael P. Brownsberger
14Th Ave
Marion
Blairs Ferry Road
Lindale Drive
Lorenzo D. Doby
20Th Ave
Oakland Road
Matthew L. Fiala
Walker
Go America
Coggan
James C. Hayes
Shaman Ave
Old River Road
Michael L. Sharp
27Th Ave
Highway 13
Vernon Valley Drive
Linn County
Thomas J. Vogel
Bruce Rd
10Th St
Joshua R. Clubb
Russel Dr
Troy Mills Road
Paris Road
Alexis McBowen
Hallbrook St
33Rd Ave
Laruen N. Rohr
Oakland Rd
16Th Avenue
Rocky L. Smith
E. Ave
Eighth Street
Raquel A. Vaske
Park Towne Place
Megan J. Collins
S. Capital St
Iowa City
Gilbert and
Market Streets
Daniel J. Crum
Southgate Ave
Highway 1
Johnson County
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