Annexation plan would bring 155 acres into Cedar Rapids
Unhappy neighbors may face higher property taxes and fees as 155 acres of unincorporated land near Cedar Rapids seek annexation for a church, condos, and commercial area. Five landowners favor the move, twelve oppose, with the state City Development Board to decide at 1 p.m. in Des Moines.
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the Gazette
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Cedar Rapids
Edar Rapids
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University of Iowa minority students seek better awareness of services
A TownWatch panel in Iowa City heard University of Iowa students say low awareness limits use of existing programs for black and Latino students. Panelists urged cultural competence and better campus inclusion as administrators discuss ways to make the campus more welcoming.
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University of Iowa
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Kansas City
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Mario Williams
Gerardo “Geo” Guerrero-Segura
Lauren Garcia
Trump team's China talks spark fear of trade war
President Trump's negotiating style and a Beijing visit by his economic team drew concern as a two day meeting ended without a joint statement. Analysts said Washington's eight point demands were unlikely to win Chinese agreement, signaling potential escalation.
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Woman unknowingly chases homicide suspect in Cedar Rapids
Shelly Matthess woke to an intruder on her surveillance video on April 28 in Cedar Rapids. She pursued him, not realizing the man would be charged with homicide hours later in connection with a mother of three’s death.
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