Obama in Europe Frames Economy as Core of Visit
The president spoke on the global economy during his first European tour as commander in chief. He defended stimulus steps and warned recovery would take months, while praising decisions that helped the economy. He urged bold action on AIG, argued against demonizing investors, and defended stem cell research as ethical and necessary.
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Flood Hits Cedar Rapids Police Property Room
After a severe flood on June 4 2007 the Cedar Rapids police property room was swept by water and sewage. Officers testified most salvageable evidence was sent to restoration firms or already dispatched to the state crime lab. Prosecutor Denton defended department decisions amid questions of negligence and preservation of DNA evidence.
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Cedar Rapids to Begin Work on $140 Million Federal Courthouse
Ryan Cos. US Inc will start preliminary site work this week for a new eight story federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids. The project includes removing First Street SE between Seventh and Eighth Avenues SE and will be built between the Cedar River and Second Street SE facing downtown. Groundbreaking is set for 10 a.m. April 25.
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Food aid use rises across Iowa amid flood and economic strain
Iowa households receiving food assistance rose in February as 132 953 families statewide gained aid and Linn County saw an 11 percent year over year increase. Open Hands Pantry expanded from a handful of monthly clients to about 150 in January, with many driving from across the city.
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Iowa City Market Move Furor Ties To City Code Change
Controversy arises after an erroneous press release hinting the Iowa City Farmers Market would move downtown. Officials note code limits market to the ramp and Chauncey Swan Park and a vote is needed to alter law. The market enters its 37th year in May as council weighs a park sculpture funding reversal and firefighter staffing cuts.
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