Cedar Rapids mayor Don Canney departs for PMX Industries
Mike Deupree argues Canney used city service as a springboard to private sector. He praises his tenure but notes critics cite deal making and cronyism. The column foresees shifts in city governance and possible election bringer Wayne Murdock as interim mayor. Deupree hints at a more dynamic but uncertain future for Cedar Rapids government.
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Corrections on Kirkwood Heights rape report
Cedar Rapids police investigate a rape report from last Saturday at the Kirkwood Heights Apartments location 2066th Ave SW. The Gazette notes an error in the prior Sunday story and will publish corrections or clarifications to address accuracy and fairness.
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Rapunzel at Paramount and festival readings in Iowa venues
Today offers a 9:45 and 11:45 a.m. Rapunzel at Paramount Theatre with a 3.85 admission. Cameo Reading by Maggie Conroy at Studio Theatre U I Theatre Building. War Boys by Naomi Wallace at Theatre B 6:30 and 9 p.m. Mixed Blood Theatre tale According to Coyote at Dows Theatre Coe College 11 a.m. 80 by Mike Geither 4:30 p.m. at Studio Theatre. Cats at Adler Theatre Davenport 8 p.m. Tickets 29.50 via Ticketmaster.
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Luncheon Echoes of Freedom kick off 1992 festival
The event at Collins Plaza Hotel features keynote speaker Thomas Sutherland former hostage. Mercy Auxiliary designs showcase at 315 Nassau SE runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with $6 tickets children under eight not admitted. Historic mansion decorated by 30 designers plus shops cafe and gift garden areas.
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Resurfacing On I 380 To Slow Cedar Rapids Iowa City Traffic
Road work on I 380 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City continues into September causing single lane traffic in southbound and northbound sections from Exit 17 to the Johnson County line. The project includes patching pavement rebuilding shoulders and bridge approaches at a total cost of 9.35 million dollars. Contractors are Western Engineering L L Pelling Cedar Rapids Asphalt Call St Luke's.
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