Absentee Ballot Request Deadline Amid Early Voting Options
The Iowa Secretary of State office says today at 5 p.m. is the last moment to request an absentee ballot by mail. Those missing the deadline can still vote early in person at county auditors offices or satellite locations, with offices open until at least 5 p.m. Saturday. In Dubuque, Vice President Joe Biden remarks air today on KCRG Local 9.2 starting at 12:15 p.m.
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Cedar Rapids to Reopen Flooded Paramount With Greener Lighting
A 63037 grant from the Iowa Office of Energy Independence funds Cedar Rapids restoration of the Paramount Theatre. About 800 energy efficient lights will be installed including LED auditorium lighting and stage fixtures, with work lights on the catwalk. The 1928 theater, damaged in 2008 floods, should reopen in fall 2012.
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Improvements proposed for Lisbon City Park
Parks and Recreation Director Sarah Boots outlined a plan for Lisbon City Park improvements to Council. The proposal includes moving baseball diamonds, adding parking and a walking trail with solar lighting, expanding the basketball court, renovating the pool and courts, and adding a splash pool. Council praised the plan and noted potential economic benefits from more tournaments. Boots will seek public input and pursue funding through grants and fundraising, plus bids and cost estimates.
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Public Art Ceremony to Honor Five Wood Sculptures
Iowa City will recognize a donation of five wood carvings by Russian artist Valery Kovalev at Willow Creek Park 1117 Teg Dr off Benton Street. Donors Art Small Howard Dewey Stephen Dewey Khristofer Agassandi supplied the works. ceremony from 4 p.m. with refreshments and Marcia Bollinger available for details.
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Eastern Iowa race pivots on Johnson County gains
Gov. Chet Culver and former Gov. Terry Branstad campaigned in Johnson County as part of a tight 2010 gubernatorial race. They courted voters at the University of Iowa and Coralville HQ, highlighting fundraising totals, endorsements, tax plans, and education and job growth while casting the campaign as a choice for change.
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Johnson County
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Nancy Quellhorst
Final days of Iowa governor race feature mixed ads
In Cedar Rapids the campaign ads for Culver and Branstad shift to some positives while attacks persist. Experts say negative ads energize bases, not independents, as both sides trade claims on jobs and budgets with Blames and promises highlighted by each camp.
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Culver
Iowa
Boecker
Chet Culver
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