Cedar Rapids Converts 1000 Acres to Pollinator Prairie
Cedar Rapids with Linn County Conservation and Marion partners plans to convert 1000 acres of underused land into prairie for bees and butterflies over five years. The effort features 37 wildflower species and seven grass types across parks and golf areas, backed by the Monarch Research Project. Daniel Gibbins leads the Cedar Rapids parks department and has drawn praise for coordinating the initiative.
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White House hints at courting Democrats for tax reform
After a health care setback, White House chief of staff Reince Priebus warned rebellious conservatives to back Trump's agenda or risk being bypassed on future fights including tax reform. House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady said the panel aims to advance a tax bill this spring as work on reform continues.
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Faith and values rally shows Iowans support Cedar Rapids Muslims
About 400 people gathered at Cedar Rapids Mother Mosque to form a circle around the building and express support for Muslims. Organizer Erin Bustin of Grinnell planned the multifaith event with Imam Taha Tawil as rain-soaked crowds heard messages of welcome following national tensions and a presidential ban on seven majority Muslim countries.
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