Cedar Rapids district sees vacant storefronts on First Avenue East
Developer John Khairallah surveys Cedar Rapids First Avenue East, counting nine vacant storefronts along a block. He recalls a busier era when small and large retailers thrived near downtown. The area’s shift concerns property owners and local business interests.
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the Gazette
First Avenue East Action Plan Feedback Details
Community outreach notes and online comments summarize steps in the First Avenue East Micro Area Action Plan. Residents are directed to scan the QR code or visit a shortened URL to add input and learn about proposed steps and timelines.
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First Avenue East
First Avenue East Micro Area
Tinyurl.com
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COVID-19 shifts toward endemism and ongoing vigilance
Five years after the pandemic began, health experts say COVID-19 is now endemic and resembles influenza in risk of severe illness and death. While more transmissible and capable of waves, the virus is less deadly due to vaccines and treatments. President Biden’s 2023 action ended the national emergency, but formal end declarations remain uncommon.
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Monica Gandhi
University of California At
San Francisco
United States
Joe Biden
Election recount laws move again in Iowa with new sponsors
Iowa officials seek uniform standards for recounts after 2020 patchwork. Secretary of State Paul Pate backs multiple bills in the Senate while the House advances separate measures. Legislators pledge updates to standardize election procedures for 2026.
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Iowa
Paul Pate
Pate
Iowa Senate
Iowa House
The
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