Penford expansion faces bond vote and public concerns
Cedar Rapids residents discuss a proposed 3.9 million bond for Penford’s four block expansion near its 1001 First St. SW site. Opponents fear a heavy defeat while supporters cite industrial growth and job creation. Neighbors demand clarity on plans as a Thursday ballot deadline looms.
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Jean Oxley
Esther Strother
Mount Vernon
Penford
First St. SW
Interstate 380
Specialty Starch Manufacturing
Herb Hazewinkel
Second St. SW
Todd Bergen
Cedar Rapids Area
Ralph Nandell
Nandell
First St
Clara Briles
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Penford Products
Indictments detail multi million-dollar scam tied to foreign agents
The indictment targets Hildebrand and 10 associates amid a wide fraud scheme. Victims were told to file for repayment of taxes and loans plus dramatic damages including millions for divorce death or imprisonment. Several defendants pleaded not guilty and await trial with bonds set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapp
Hildebrand
Sandra K. Hildebrand
Greene
Quentin E. Hildebrand
Allen K. Zurcher
Kenneth L. Kraklio
Davenport
Larry A. Webb
Joan M. Webb
Cedar Falls
Quentin Hildebrand
Zurcher
Kraklie
the Webbs
Cedar Rapids
Festival site options argued for next year celebration
Jackson's 289 page plan for the festival pushes Kirkwood as the main event site with most land based activities moved there. The recommendations include a patriotic theme, a signature food, a parade of 200 lighted boats, and an executive council with 22 members to boost volunteers and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer
Jackson
Kirkwood
May’s
America
Kirkwood Grounds
Minneapolis
Lu Barron
Cedar River
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Linn
David I. Gardemann
Mankato, Minn
Mervin K. Hague
Joseph A. Mentlick Jr
Colby, Kan
Donald W. Borgmann
Chanhassen, Minn
Sandra Hildebrand
Scott Hildebrand
Gardemann
Hague
Michigan
Mentlick
Denver
Colo
Borgmann
Iowa
Adams West Post
16Th Ave
West Post Rd
Vy Flower & Garden Shop
Blairs Ferry Rd
Blairs Ferry
Edgewood Rd
the Blind Factory
Collins Rd
Capricorn
Taurus
Gemini
the Gazette
Sagitarrius
Gazette
John Barnts
Central City
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