Kingston plans four story mixed use building
Local developer proposes a four story mixed use building on Kingston Village city owned property in Kingston. The plan aims to add offices retail and housing space in a single complex attracting new investment to the community.
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Palo Man's Rescuer Honored With Medal of Honor
An Army sergeant who saved a Palo soldier’s life was awarded the Medal of Honor on Tuesday. The ceremony recognized the heroism displayed during the action, reinforcing the community’s pride in military service.
U.S. Lags in Paid Maternity Leave Study Finds
A United Nations study ranks the United States with only two other nations that do not provide paid maternity leave. The report highlights gaps in family policy and compares international standards on parental benefits and labor protections.
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Iowa City High ends rival Wests 33 game soccer streak
Iowa City High defeated Iowa City West, snapping the 33 game winning streak in boys soccer on Tuesday. The matchup took place on Page 1B with regional implications for local programs.
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Cedar Crossing Casino project faces setback in Cedar Rapids
Mayor Ron Corbett said momentum slows after the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission denied a state gaming license for a $170 million Cedar River casino. He notes residents urge persistence and cautions against abandoning the idea despite the ruling.
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Cedar Rapids casino odds floated in legislative and legal avenues
Options discussed to land a Cedar Rapids casino include lobbying the Legislature for a license, reshaping the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission possibly via a new governor like Jack Hatch, pursuing a partnership with the Meskwaki Indian Settlement, and challenging the commission’s decision in court.
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Learning Commons reshapes UI library use during finals week
UI students flood the campus Learning Commons during finals week, trading scattered trips for a single space with lunch options, double computer screens, study rooms, and tutoring. Liz Dankle, a UI junior, says she now visits daily and cannot imagine her academic life without the $14.5 million renovation opened in 2013.
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New Guantanamo Prison Price Rises to Sixty Nine Million Dollars
The Miami Herald reports the proposed Guantanamo Bay detention camp cost for Camp 7 rose to 69 million dollars after adding a medical clinic and attorney meeting rooms for 15 detainees. Army Col. Greg Julian said the cost increase stems from pre site selection estimates and expanded facility plans.
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