Cedar Rapids Wins State Grant for West Side Park Land
Cedar Rapids will buy 7.3 acres at 2100 Wilson Ave SW with a $300 000 REAP grant to create a woodland park. The site, owned by Dwight Hughes Jr, will be developed in five to seven years with native prairie trails and educational signage, preserving landmark trees. City funds may cover any shortfall.
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Development judge rejects church lawsuit over Chauncey tower
Sixth District Court Judge Paul Miller dismissed Trinity Episcopal Church claims that a June 4 rezoning for mixed use near College and Gilbert streets violated the city comprehensive plan and state supermajority rules. The ruling allows the Chauncey tower project to proceed pending design approvals.
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Federal court verdict muddled in Sorenson case
Former Ron Paul campaign staffers faced mixed outcomes in a federal trial over alleged payoffs to Iowa senator Kent Sorenson. Benton was acquitted of lying to agents but Kesari convicted on a false records charge with a hung jury on conspiracy and false expenditures claims. Judge set 10 day retry window. Sorenson had shifted from Bachmann to Paul before the 2012 caucuses. Sorenson pleaded guilty last year pending sentencing after testifying.
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Democrats Hit High Notes at Iowa Jefferson Jackson Dinner
Hillary Clinton brings Katy Perry and Bill Clinton to the Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Des Moines as four Democratic presidential hopefuls address thousands. Bernie Sanders brings Wayne Kramer Jill Sobule and Ryan Miller. Martin O'Malley also performs. Biden declines run but stays vocal. Event highlights include musical speeches to energize caucus voters ahead of Feb 1.
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