Don Canney Led Cedar Rapids As Four-Decade Mayor
Former Cedar Rapids mayor Don Canney died Sunday at age 80 after a long tenure from 1969 to 1992. He died of congestive heart failure with a broken heart following the September death of his wife Gloria after 55 years of marriage. His son Kevin noted Canney’s tireless leadership and fore sight as he chaired the city government for four decades.
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Cedar Rapids Milestones Highlight Don Canney Tenure
The Cedar Rapids era under Mayor Don Canney saw major projects open or launch. Notable milestones include the Edgewood Road bridge in 1970, aviation department in 1972, 5 in 1 Dam in 1979, Five Seasons Center in 1979, Ground Transportation Center in 1983, new public library in 1985, Central Fire Station in 1986, Eastern Iowa Airport terminal in 1986, and PMX Industries plant grand opening in 1992.
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Libyan no fly zone widens as Gadhafi not targeted
United States and coalition air actions bruise Libyan ground forces and widen the no fly zone while officials say Gadhafi and rebel support are not targeted. Army General Carter Ham cautions Gadhafi could stay in power despite Obama’s demand that he go. The evolving crisis raises questions about how far the coalition will go.
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Iowa Legislature faces budget gaps as session nears April adjournment
The 72nd day of the 2011 Iowa General Assembly sees gaps up to 300 million dollars between Branstad, House and Senate budgets. Parties mull negotiations with Branstad to adjourn by late spring. Online poker and tax relief proposals stir debate as K 12 funding remains stalemated.
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Legislative deadlines set for district proposals and bill approvals
Upcoming dates note March 31 for the first proposal of new congressional and legislative districts from the 2010 census and April 1 as a second self imposed deadline for Senate bills to clear a House committee and House bills to win Senate approval.
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