City Vision Iowa funding session postponed due to chairman illness
The negotiating session between the city and Vision Iowa Board was postponed this morning. Chairman Michael Gartner cannot attend because his father is ill. Vision Iowa manager Nichole Warren said a new date will be set soon. The board has funded about 22 percent of Vision Iowa projects, potentially guiding Cedar Rapids to around 5.5 million, though funding could be denied. The state board questions Cedar Rapids and Linn County's proposed local matching funds.
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Vision Iowa
Michael Gartner
Nichole Warren
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Shooting victim arrested on unrelated drug count
John E. DeMoss, 22, of 416 17th St. SE, a Cedarwood Hills shooting victim, was arrested on a cocaine distribution charge after a Monday incident. He was treated for leg and hand injuries and held on $10,000 bond. Police say a stolen gun was used. Eight witnesses were interviewed.
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John E. DeMoss
17Th St. SE
Glass Rd
Cedarwood Hills
DeMoss
Linn County
Police Department
Cedar Rapids
Brent Long
Gazette offers free PR workshops in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
The Gazette hosts ninth annual Getting the Word Out workshops for tips on submitting news and calendar items. Cedar Rapids sessions run noon Sept 15, 7 p.m. Sept 16, and 10 a.m. Sept 17. Iowa City session at 7 p.m. Sept 16 in the newsroom. Free but seats are limited. reserve by Monday at provided numbers.
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The
Gazette
Times
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Nile Kinnick
Third Ave
E. Market St
Panel urges inflation tied tuition with new funding pledge
A Regents task force proposes tying tuition increases to inflation if the Legislature boosts funding for regent institutions. The plan seeks $160 million extra over four years starting 2006, with $20 million redirected annually to high priority programs. The UI showcases a $40 million recreation complex project as part of university expansion.
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Tom Owen
Gazette
Iowa City
Iowa Board of Regents
Regents
Madison and
Burlington Streets
Neil
Legisla
Ture
Iowa lawmakers eschew walls of self praise in offices
U.S. Senator Tom Harkin and Representative Jim Leach, both Iowa veterans, reject displays of photos and plaques in their reception rooms. Harkin favors a popcorn machine as a personal touch, while Leach dislikes wall hangings praising the member. Visitors see hints of home in their offices.
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News
Washington
Congress
United States
Tom Harkin
Jim Leach
Leach
Harkin
Hart
Joe Hand
Jenny Wing
Paragon-Fmi International
Washington, D.C
Catfish Bend Seeks Local Investors for $80 Million Casino
After Washington County approves the gambling referendum Catfish Bend plans an $80 million casino with 50 percent owned by Catfish Bend Casinos and 50 percent by investors from the county or beyond if local funding falls short. Investment packages to be distributed countywide with funds placed in escrow pending Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approval expected in June.
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Mary Zielinski
Riverside
Washington County
Catfish Bend Casinos
Kehl
Kehl Management Company
Catfish Bend
Joe Massa
Fort Madison
Burlington
Massa
Bill Poch
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Washington County Riverboat Commission Inc
Poch
Barney Morrison and his boys thanked for lifelong service
In Cedar Rapids Barney Morrison who turns 90 in October runs Barney's Paint and Wallpaper with wife Ethel now in a care center. He mentored and sponsored local youth baseball since 1940, supporting fundraising for the Red Cross and city recreation efforts while his scrapbook commemorates decades of community sports involvement.
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Edar Rapids
Barney Morrison
Barney
Cedar Rapids
Ethel
First Avenue
15Th Street
Daniels Park
Comiskey Park
Chicago
Sporting Goods
John Beck
Bill Quinby
Don Buchheister
Bill
NFL
Don
American Red Cross
City Recreation Commission
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la Porte City
Public Policy Task Force
University of Northern Iowa
Iowa State University
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Kristin Keeling
Julie Duhme
Marie Skladowska-Curie
Francisco Goya
Sigmund Freud
Page
Barney’s ‘Boys
Ramblin
Dave Rasdal
the Gazette
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