City delays Sixth Street SW widening decision
Cedar Rapids city council postponed a two week vote on a 2 million project to widen Sixth Street SW at Wright Brothers Boulevard. Property owner Gene Larson questions the timing and cost 225711 he faces as an assessor while officials defend traffic needs and future development prospects.
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Bids reopen for Paramount Theatre renovation project
Cedar Rapids officials seek new bids at 1 30 p m Friday November 8 for a 5 696 million bid package to renovate the Paramount Theatre The project total now stands at 7 8 million with 3 million city support and 445 000 private donations The plan includes rest room upgrades a 57 foot wing on the stage a rehearsal space and a mid May to November theater shutdown affecting three symphony concerts at Coe College
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Kennedy High students protest war with Iraq armbands
About 50 Kennedy High School students join Campus Greens wearing black armbands to oppose President Bush's push for war with Iraq. Senior Kevin Owens says the display aims to spark discussion and questions about war motives and the Afghanistan bombing anniversary.
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Regents report shows gender salary gap at UI and ISU
Iowa Regents release shows male faculty at the University of Iowa earn 81 940 annually versus 63 430 for women, a gap of 18 510. At Iowa State University male salaries average 76 451 compared with 60 911 for female faculty, gaps of 15 540.
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Mediacom Drops Two Sports Channels in Iowa City
Mediacom will remove ESP News and ESPN Classics from its Iowa City digital cable lineup on November 1. The replacements are G4 and Wisdom Television, while ESPN and ESPN2 remain. Spokeswoman Debra Blume said the change follows an unresolved agreement with Walt Disney Co. and notes weak customer demand for the two channels.
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