Money ploys in Cedar Rapids mayoral race prompt questions
City Hall primary nears as Clancey and Pate report rapid fundraising and heavy spending. Clancey shows $19,673 on hand before July 18 with $28,474 raised and $40,161 spent in 11 weeks. Pate has $11,747 left after $20,460 raised and $27,667 spent. Campaign outlays include TV ads, yard signs, web work, and mailed brochures.
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Cedar Rapids
Volz
Bruner
Clancey
Pate
Frank N. Magid Associates Inc
Marion
Mediacom Cable
Kcrg-Tv
Informatics Inc
WMTAM
Cumulus Media
Mediacom
KMRY
Lamar
JS/Day & Associates
Urbandale
Hiawatha
Testimony outlines six witnesses on Van Buren apartment deaths
Witnesses describe the fiery March 1999 finding at 427 S. Van Buren St. where Lehner and Watson-Dalton died. Firefighters encountered a body, Maria, as they navigated smoke. Testimony covers a gas can and Memmer’s alleged activities surrounding the deaths.
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S. van Buren St
Lehner
Watson- Dalton
Maria
White
Iowa City
Gilbert Street
Memmer
van Buren
Man Held in Linn County Jail Faces Detroit Federal Charges
Youssef Hmimssa, 30, remains in Linn County Jail a week after arrest during the Sept. 11 probe. He waived hearings and will be sent to Detroit to face federal fraud charges and misuse of visas and other documents. FBI and Secret Service notes link him to possible terrorist plot but no concrete connection stated. He had prior credit card fraud in Chicago.
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Hmimssa
Linn County
Detroit
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Youssef Hmimssa
Secret Service
C Ave. NE
Pie
FBI
United States Marshals Service
Chicago
YWCA Tribute Honors 53 Women in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids marked the 20th Anniversary Tribute to Women of Achievement honoring 53 women across eight categories. Madge Phillips received the Pillar of the Community award for lifelong service to family, women, children, and the elderly, with Terri Christofferson noting her advocacy and impact.
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C.R. Ywca
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
YWCA
Madge Phillips
Phillips
Terri Christofferson
Cedar Rapids YWCA rebrands to Waypoint amid local focus
The Cedar Rapids and Linn County YWCA renames to Waypoint in a move to emphasize local service. The budget runs at 2.5 million with 100 plus staff and a $20,000 annual saving from dropping national affiliation. The local agency stresses homelessness, domestic violence support and child care as core missions.
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Cedar Rapids
YWCA
Stands
Hoskins
Waypoint
Jim Hoffman
Alliant Energy
Ann Hoffman
National
Linn County
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Fyiowa
Hank Glas
Glaspie
Klinger
5Th Ave
Castor
Reaper
1St Ave
Orchid & Tropical Plant Sale
Boston
Sond Flower Shop
S. NW
Cedar Rapids, IA
U.S
Ttah
Telit
Iridescenthouse.com
Nancy Hedges Wendler
Cedar Rapids Free
Mary Krivit
Summit Schools Inc
Elizabeth DeBrower
Mercy Medical Center
Marsha Schulte
Rockwell Collins
Barbara Green
Barbara
Debra Brooks
Neuromuscular Therapy Center
Kathleen Opdebeeck
St. Luke’s Hospital
Debra Krebill
Marion Fire Department
Young Women’s Christian Association
Empire State Building
New York City
Qjorio
Iowa
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Missouri
Iowa Ave
Dubuque St
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Museum of Natural History
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Kevin Burt
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Rock Lobster
Black Hawk
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Coral Ridge Mall
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