Clinton lecture on hold as security plans proceed at UI arena
Former President Clinton's University of Iowa talk at Carver-Hawkeye Arena remains set for 7 30 pm on Wednesday with tight security. Officials say the event will be policed like a basketball game with armed but nonlethal guards and a Secret Service detachment.
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RiverRun supporters claim education key to tax vote
Cedar Rapids backers of the RiverRun redevelopment push education to sway voters. The Vote Yes Committee announced a $10,000 donation from the Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Building Trades Council to fund outreach for the $154 million project and a two-year 1 percent local option tax. The June 10 vote date is set.
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Cedar Rapids
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Ron Corbett
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Gambling referendum gains traction in Cedar Rapids crowd
More than 10 gambling enthusiasts packed the P-3 Retirees Hall to hear about a countywide riverboat referendum. Missouri casino backers Bob Kazimour and Jim Piersall now advise Cannon, whose plan shifted from June to a later ballot alongside a sales tax for RiverRun redevelopment.
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Jim Piersall
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Cooper testifies Pioneer Mutual knew of his borrowing
Vern Cooper, a former Pioneer Mutual agent, told Cedar Rapids bankruptcy court that Pioneer Mutual Insurance knew he borrowed from clients and did not object. He said company officials attended a Branson seminar he hosted in October 2000 to discuss his sales methods as he faced unregistered securities concerns.
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Branson, Mo
Angelo Kostas
Bush Critics Push For Explanation Of War Flip Flop
Critics say politicians must justify shifts in stance on war policy. The article notes Democratic leaders including Kennedy and Kerry previously supported tougher action and now challenge the president, while allies in the region are named.
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