Preservation Knutson Building saved from wrecking ball
Cedar Rapids City Council voted 8 to 1 to spend 167 500 to stabilize and mothball the 128 year old Knutson Building while seeking private funding of 2 5 million to renovate. An engineering study found long term deterioration but exterior walls sound and set a April 1 2017 deadline for community pledges.
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Ryan calls for pause on Syrian refugee program
House Speaker Paul Ryan urged a pause on admitting Syrian refugees after the Paris attacks citing security risks. House Republicans plan a task force to review refugee policy and ISIS threats with action possible on the House floor by week’s end. Governors, including Iowa, argued for broader limits amid safety concerns.
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State budget battle as revenue projections weaken
Iowa lawmakers confront a tightening budget cycle with revenue growth slipping and the Revenue Estimating Conference set to lock in projections next month. Officials warn exports may fall up to 15 percent from the prior year amid international uncertainty and farm income decline.
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