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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2003
Page
11
Coralville police search for a man who robbed the Hy-Vee Food Store at gunpoint. The suspect wore a stocking cap blue windbreaker and khaki pants and fled with an unknown amount of cash. No injuries reported and security video is being reviewed.
County officials met with the U S Army Corps of Engineers to oppose a proposed 106 acre Muslim Youth Camps of America site north of North Liberty. The project costs 2 million dollars and would house 136 campers with 10 cabins a conference center and a prayer tower. The Corps plans a summer decision and permits would require county approvals.
The All-Iowa Agricultural Association seeks a 2.5 million CAT grant from Vision Iowa to expand Hawkeye Downs exhibition space by 25 000 to 30 000 square feet. Cedar Rapids assists with grant writing as applicants highlight regional cultural investments.
ROTC officials at the University of Iowa allow students to skip uniforms in some classes to reduce their on campus profile amid antiwar tensions. Lt Col Carol St John says the option is not due to security concerns but to ease potential backlash from demonstrators. Campus police report vandalism at the South Quadrangle ROTC building during March 21 22 with broken glass and antiwar graffiti.
A 130 year old downtown building in Anamosa collapsed during demolition, trapping Holly Bedenbender and her son for 40 minutes. Susie Q's bar lost part of its roof and balcony as bricks fell. The contractor bears liability for the damage. Residents evacuated with fears about reentry.
Cedar Rapids plans 2.1 million in federal funds for CDBG and HOME programs for the coming fiscal year, down 71 589 from the current year overall. CDBG is 1.56 million up 0.3 percent while HOME drops 12.2 percent to 550 000. Grants manager Gary Hughes notes tied to urban-area allocations as the city lists agencies receiving funds and plans 300 000 for planning and zoning review.
A Cedar Rapids postcard showing a Wright Brothers bi plane at the Eastern Iowa Exposition sparks debate on whether the brothers flew over Cedar Rapids. The era photo and local memories connect Wilbur and Orville WRight to the area, aided by residents like Herb Berry and notes about local landmarks.
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