Community theater groups seek ownership path at Englert
The Theater I. C. group and others urge a middle ground as talks with Englert Civic Theatre Inc. move from rent disputes toward a possible shared ownership or favorable rental terms after a five year, nearly $5 million renovation. They cite past promises of waived fees, donations, and partial ownership as driving their push.
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City and state rollback shifts tax bill and revenue
Tax changes alter city and total property tax costs with a $6.56 city saving and $17.78 total bill reduction for a $100 000 home, while commercial property shifts to 100 percent taxation, adding $9.74 in city taxes and $26.34 overall. Officials warn values, levies, and revenues may rise or fall with the rollback, and Cedar Rapids may lose about $300,000.
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Insurance payouts after disaster split by sector
The insurance industry funded about 51 percent of $38.1 billion in compensation, government programs 42 percent, and charities 7 percent. Some lawsuits are pending with no tort payouts yet. Financial aid to airlines and public infra is excluded. Some insurers dropped automatic terrorism coverage. FEMA and EPA faced criticism for their response. Charities disbursed $2.7 billion, sometimes faster than government aid helping undocumented workers or uninsured individuals.
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Arctic climate study links warming to global sea ice loss
A study released by scientists shows Arctic warming driven by human influence with sea ice retreat about 8 percent over 30 years, melting of glaciers, thinner sea ice, and permafrost warming. It notes Arctic warming may be twice the global rate and warns of rising sea levels this century.
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White House Council On Environmental Quality
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Mars rovers exceed expectations in long mission
The Washington Post reports NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers remain active after nine months. Spirit studies the Columbia Hills and suggests volcanic origin, while Opportunity climbs Endurance Crater toward Burns Cliff after clearing sand drifts. Ray Arvidson of Washington University notes continued functionality despite wheel issues.
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Opportunity
Ray Arvidson
Washington University
St. Louis
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