Young RoughRiders attract attention at Cedar Rapids schools
Jeff Costello, 18, a RoughRiders forward from Milwaukee, discusses life with the junior hockey team in Cedar Rapids. Players, ages 16 to 20, relocate to pursue college scholarships or professional play, balancing hockey with limited high school time at Kirkwood and area schools.
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Branstad weighs 2010 bid to fix Iowa fiscal mess
Former Gov Terry Branstad said he is exploring a 2010 gubernatorial bid after retiring as Des Moines University president. He cited a “tremendous budget mess” and said thousands of Iowans encouraged him to run to restore fiscal responsibility and jumpstart private sector jobs. He stressed his experience to make a difference.
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Cedar Rapids council weighs reintroducing gambling in Linn County
Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents may vote in November 2011 on bringing gambling to the area. Council member Justin Shields urged revisiting the issue saying residents go elsewhere for gambling and the city risks losing out on revenue. He spoke Friday as Cedar Rapids officials consider the plan.
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City Council discusses gambling venue for proceeds
City officials in Tama consider a local gambling venue to fund government and charities. Shields proposed the idea at this week’s Council meeting, with colleague Chuck Wieneke expressing interest in exploring options. The group has long debated the issue.
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Marion Airport founders resist annexation by city
Marion's Waltons, who bought the airport in 1983 when it was a grass strip, oppose Marion's annexation push as development nears. The airport, now the busiest small field in Iowa, handles about 12 000 takeoffs and landings annually near Highway 151.
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