Corbett and cyclists support bike commutes in Cedar Rapids
Betty Sheets and Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett lead participants during the third annual Mayor's Bike Ride in Cedar Rapids as part of Bike to Work Week. Multimodal planner Brandon Whyte discusses bike lanes with Karla McMurrin and Mike Wood before the ride.
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Man pleads guilty to Ely bank robbery
Melton 51 pleaded guilty to robbing Solon State Bank in Ely. A witness followed him after the theft and called 911. Deputies stopped Melton and recovered $6,751. sentencing is pending and he faces up to 20 years.
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Iowa Award honorees discuss Iowa's role and future
Three Iowa Award recipients Simon Estes Bill Knapp and Ken Quinn sat for Iowa Public Television's Iowa Press taping amid praise for Iowans hospitality and work ethic. Estes noted no place like Iowa and Knapp urged leadership in feeding a growing world population while Quinn awaits the May 30 honor from Gov. Branstad.
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Iowa Public Television
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Terry Branstad
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Iowa Press to Air Statewide on IPTV at 7 30 p m and Noon Sunday
The Iowa Press program announces statewide IPTV airings at 7 30 p m today and noon Sunday. Recipients cite Iowa's generous spirit clean government and welcoming people while reflecting on the state’s agricultural identity and notable inspirations including Robert Ray and Norman Borlaug.
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City Park Pool delayed opening to June 7 Iowa City
The City Park Pool opening is pushed back from Memorial Day weekend to June 7 due to unseasonably cold winter and spring. Aquatics Supervisor Matthew Eckhardt cites extended preparations for the aging facility, which reopened after renovations in 1949 and now includes an ADA compliant wading pool an expanded sunning area and a picnic table zone. The citys splash pads at Wetherby Park and Fairmeadows Park will still open May 24.
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