Willis Dady shelter expands with $2.5 million ground breaking
Willis Dady Homeless Services breaks ground on a $2.5 million expansion and renovation at 1247 Fourth Ave SE Cedar Rapids. The project adds 7 720 square feet to the 17 140 square foot facility, enabling service to more than 15 000 homeless people over 30 years, with handicap accessible rooms for families and third shift workers. A $500 000 endowment is funded by a $3 million campaign.
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Election forum highlights Vernon partisan background
Cedar Rapids mayoral candidate Monica Vernon defended her partisan experience at a Monday night forum, saying politics are known to officials before arrival and stressing the need for workable relationships. Fellow candidate Brad Hart called her background the elephant in the room as the event at the Cedar Rapids Public Library proceeded.
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Homicide claims expectant father in Cedar Rapids
Tar rence Newman, 40, was found slain Sunday night in his northeast Cedar Rapids home on 1506 D Ave NE. His girlfriend Stephanie Rinearson said she was pregnant, and police had not announced an arrest as investigators awaited the medical examiner’s report.
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Reynolds eyes Iowa income tax cuts if federal relief arrives
Gov. Kim Reynolds said the 2019 budget cycle will be tough but left open the possibility of reducing Iowa income taxes if the federal government cuts taxes. She has started drafting the budget blueprint since taking office last year, with hearings across executive agencies through December. Agencies seek about 7.306 billion for the next year, up 3.4 percent from 7.067 billion.
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