Prospects Rise for Cedar Rapids Federal Courthouse
Judge Michael Melloy says optimism grows for a new federal courthouse in Cedar Rapids as $182 million in federal funding advances. Groundbreaking could occur early next year with design already in place, though site considerations and flood protection plans remain under review.
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Gazette
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Michael Melloy
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Tom Harkin
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Iowa leaders push for urgent flood aid in D C
Halloran and Langston led Cedar Rapids and Linn County officials to press Iowa’s congressional delegation for billions in flood relief. They urged President Bush to seek expedited supplemental appropriations and disaster benefits, warning time is running out ahead of adjournment.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
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Linda Langston
Linn County Board of Supervisors
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Fire destroys over 60 tons of cardboard at City Carton Recycling
A Wednesday morning blaze at 3 East Benton Street in Iowa City destroyed more than 60 tons of cardboard stored as bales awaiting recycling. No injuries or structural damage occurred as crews fought smoldering piles. power was cut to overhead lines and Capitol Street briefly closed. The fire’s cause remains under investigation.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
City Carton Recycling
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Man arrested in Colorado sex exploitation case
Center Point man Nathan D. Hepker 34 is in custody awaiting extradition on felony sex charges for sending nude photos to a 12 year old in Colorado and receiving explicit images in return. He was arrested in Cedar Rapids and held on 13000 bond pending extradition.
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the Gazette
Center Point
Colorado
Nathan D. Hepker
Mesa County Sheriffs Office
Grand Junction
Colo
Heather Benjamin
Mesa County Sheriff's
Hepker
Benjamin
Sheriffs Office
Cedar Rapids
Mesa County
Anamosa State Penitentiary
Alicia.ebaugh
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