Farm bill in peril as funding talks stall
Iowa Senator Tom Harkin warns the farm bill may expire before Congress reaches compromise on nutrition program funding. Flooding in Colorado kills at least three and prompts mass evacuations as storms drive people to safety.
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LL Pelling Expands into Bigger, More Efficient Facility
LL Pelling increases operations by moving into a larger, more efficient storage facility, boosting capacity and workflow. The new site enhances equipment, security, and access for customers, signaling growth and investment in the firm.
Four generations attend Cedar Rapids Harrison Elementary
Four generations of the Wharton family have sent children to Cedar Rapids Harrison Elementary since 1930 continuing a long standing school tradition.
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Wharton
Cedar Rapids Harrison
Regina football defense drives pursuit of fifth state title
Regina in Iowa City relies on its aggressive defense to push toward a fifth straight state football championship and extend the state’s longest winning streak. The unit leads by forcing turnovers and stopping opponents near the line of scrimmage as the team pursues dominance this season.
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Iowa City
Dispute Delays Westdale Redevelopment Approval
A conflict between J C Penney Co and Frew Development Group over rent and lease provisions is stalling the Westdale Mall $90 million redevelopment in Cedar Rapids. Penney holds lease rights to approve changes, and ongoing negotiations threaten construction timing and project plans.
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J.C. Penney Co
Westdale
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Food court fight moves to California lawsuits over labels
Dozens of class actions in northern California target food makers from Hershey's to Bumble Bee tuna. Plaintiffs accuse labels of overstating health benefits or hiding downsides as part of a nationwide push to alter food marketing. Bay Area culture and liberal courts fuel the action, with hundreds of millions at stake.
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AN Jose
Calif
Bay Area
California
Hershey's
McClareny
Pierce Gore
San Jose
Cedar Rapids Feels Hope as Flood Protection Moves Forward
Cedar Rapids mayor Ron Corbett says five years of effort by the City Council staff and community advocates paid off as the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 authorizes 23 projects including the Cedar River flood protection plan. The bill outlines federal approval for the Cedar Rapids initiative, marking a key milestone in national flood risk management.
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Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
U.S. House of Representatives
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Corbett
U.S.-Russia talks open on Syria chemical arms plan
In Geneva, U S and Russia began high stakes talks on Moscow's plan for Syria to surrender its chemical weapons as Damascus applies to join the global ban. Secretary Kerry warned that U S military action remains possible if diplomacy fails while Lavrov and Kerry meet to flesh out disposal of Syria's stockpiles.
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