Block by Block renovates flood homes amid city buyout push
A nonprofit coalition has raised about 3 million dollars privately and 2.25 million in state funds to buy and renovate flood damaged houses on 24 Cedar River blocks. They have purchased 21 homes while the city has bought 85 for demolition, aiming to resell at market value to maintain neighborhood values.
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Cedar River
Affordable Housing Network
Matthew 25
United Methodist Church
Jim Ernst
Four Oaks
Block By Block
J St
Andrew Smith
Smith
Ernst
Clint Tweet-Ball
City Hall
Jennifer Pratt
Pratt
Don Karr
Joyce Polton
Eighth St
Karr
Polton
Fire chief cites hydrant rule during Wilkin Elevator blaze
Fire Chief Joe Long said crews relied on 4-inch hydrants and portable tanks while other departments supplied water by tanker trucks. The DNR notes the rule prevents cross contamination and preserves drinking water pressure. Lisbon residents report mixed adherence and a generator on the nearby well could have eased water supply during the rapid fire.
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Joe Long
Long
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Kevin Baskins
Iowa
Lisbon
Chris Yancey
Wilkin
Alliant
Yancey
Alt
DNR
Jason Owen
Solon
Markets Face Sovereign Debt Threat to Global Growth
European debt fears push down government bond prices and threaten credit markets worldwide. Analysts warn a European currency and capital market crisis could sap global demand, risking a double dip as banks absorb losses and investors trim growth expectations.
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Mauro F. Guillen
Lauder Institute
Wharton School
Pennsylvania
Nicholas Colas
ConvergEx Group
Associated Press
Stephen Lewis
Monument Securities
Europe
Germany
France
U.S
Lehman Brothers
Lewis
Effigy Mounds supervisor relieved of duties amid inquiry
Phyllis Ewing is removed as superintendent of Effigy Mounds National Monument. Michael Evans will serve as acting supervisor starting Monday. Park Service cites personnel matter and ongoing review of unauthorized construction and potential damage to sacred mounds. An advisory council and archaeologists will meet Tuesday to discuss findings.
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Effigy Mounds
Park Service
Orlan Love
Cedar Rapids
Phyllis Ewing
Effigy Mounds National Monument
National Park Service
Parks Service
National Monument
Patty Rooney
The
Midwest Region
Omaha
Rooney
Ewing
Michael Evans
St. Paul
Monument
Marquette
Nazekan Terrace
Highway 76
Yellow River
Tim Mason
McGregor
Ployee
Waukon
Burglary Charge Amid Eastern Iowa Public Safety Notes
Public safety and county attorney notes in Eastern Iowa list several arrests. Julia Daugherty, 49, of Marion, cited on First Avenue E. in Cedar Rapids area. Elbon J. Hicks Jr., 20, Davenport, cited in Iowa City. Paul E. Bachman, 19, Cedar Rapids, cited in University Heights. Michael Oakes, 21, Cedar Rapids, accused of third degree burglary at 621 36th St SE after breaking in and pawning items.
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Julia Daugherty
Fourth Ave
Marion
First Avenue E
Johnson County
Iowa City
Elbon J. Hicks Jr
Davenport
E. Burlington St
Paul E. Bachman
Normandy Dr
Cedar Rapids
Michael Oakes
First Ave
36Th St
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Rick.smith
Gazcomm.com
Baskins
Dennis Alt
Raasch
Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Orlan
Linn County
Koser
Highland Drive
University Heights
Juicy Couture
Max Azria
Vera Wang
Cazal
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