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Cedar Rapids mourns long-time mayor known as Governor and King
The Cedar Rapids obituary remembers former mayor Canney as a powerful civic leader who shaped the city from Interstate 380 to the airport. Colleagues praise his engineering mindset, business outreach, and effort to attract employers while supporting infrastructure projects and the Edgewood Road bridge. His son Kevin recalls his balanced engagement with workers and leaders. Funeral services set for St. Pius X Catholic Church.
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U.S. Cellular Center
Iowa
Canney
Edgewood Road
Nowhere
Air Force
Tom Aller
Alliant Energy
Interstate Power and Light Co
Cedar Rapids
Aller
Wayne Murdock
Murdock
Gazette
City Hall
Mike Deupree
King
Deupree
Kevin Canney
Congress
Senate
PMX Industries Inc
Don Canney
St. Pius X Catholic Church
Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home