Linn County casino vote may not affect licensing fate
Warren County defeats a casino measure while investigators confirm ammonium nitrate detonated at a Texas fertilizer plant. The cause of the fire and blast remains unknown as the nation follows the contrasting developments.
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Mother's Day observed with honor and appreciation
Sunday marks the official day to shower mothers with love and appreciation as readers are urged to honor their moms every day.
Sweeney joins Cubs as Cedar Rapids exports big leaguer
Chicago Cubs promote Ryan Sweeney from Des Moines marking another Cedar Rapids native in the majors. Sports columnist Mike Hias notes CR has produced 12 major leaguers, nine of them pitchers, highlighting the region's baseball legacy.
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Johnson County Justice Center bond fails again in Iowa City
The Johnson County special election failed to approve a $43.5 million bond for a new 195 bed jail and court facility. County officials face an unclear path forward after a second defeat in six months, continuing a pattern of rejected justice center plans.
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North Linn FFA Raises Alligators At Ag in the Park
North Linn High School FFA, in its fifth year, raises three American alligators under adviser Tom Murray. The gators draw visitors to the greenhouse as students plan to showcase their eating habits at Ag in the Park in Central City Fairgrounds on Friday.
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Lawmakers Begin Drafting $500 Billion Farm Bill
Sen. Debbie Stabenow leads drafting sessions as Congress moves toward a new farm bill. Senate panel sets May 14 for bill text. House aims May 15. Proposals seek crop support gains, expanded crop insurance, reduced land-idling, and food aid cuts totaling roughly $58 billion over ten years.
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