Ice arena debt saga ties city to hockey team lease
The city of Mason City is funding bond payments for the ice arena debt from a $1 million 1999 fund created by Johnson to back a new arena. With $600,000 to $700,000 left, Johnson’s team faces two months of missed rent, while the city weighs taking over management if payments stop. Johnson had planned a $1 a year city lease burden and remains a potential renegotiation point as bids and concessions unfold.
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Food banks face rising demand straining local resources
Local food pantries report sharper client influx amid a weak economy and stricter welfare rules. National surveys show 23 percent jump in emergency food requests in large cities and 23.3 million Americans in need in 2001-02. Clergy and volunteers from Cedar Rapids pantries note increases in families served, with continued community support easing the crunch.
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America
Nielsen
Robbie Berry
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Yates found guilty after emotional capital murder trial
A jury of eight women and four men convicts Andrea Yates on two counts of capital murder after a roughly 3 1/2 hour deliberation. Closing arguments emphasized mental illness versus intent as jurors weigh the penalty phase deciding life or potential execution.
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Nelson case witness list draws police and firefighters
The Linn County case reveals a witness list dominated by police officers and firefighters. Domsie says he did not know his name appeared and declines comment on ties to Nelson and Young, urging court handling. The list was released after a confidential document error and subsequently provided to The Gazette.
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