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Prospect Meadows paying off for Marion, surrounding economies

Prospect Meadows paying off for Marion, surrounding economies

John Steppe Economy Jul. 23, 2021 5:45 am

The Marion-based facility expects July tournaments to result in $5 million in economic activity

With 10,000 workouts, Cedar Rapids man never misses a beat

With 10,000 workouts, Cedar Rapids man never misses a beat

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After 10,000 straight days of working out under his belt, the 65-year-old said only death can stop him from continuing.

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Longtime Cedar Rapids city attorney retiring after 35 years

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America’s history on alcohol served at Spirited Cedar Rapids exhibit

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Iowa high school state softball 2021 updates: Scores, brackets, more

Iowa high school state softball 2021 updates: Scores, brackets, more

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Prospect Meadows paying off for Marion, surrounding economies

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Prospect Meadows paying off for Marion, surrounding economies

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Sheriff extinguishes talk of fireworks crackdown

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Watch, follow live coverage: Drew Blahnik murder trial Day 6

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Liberian restaurant opens in Cedar Rapids, downtown bar changes hands

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White Star reopening brings entertainment center stage

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Obituaries

Richard Allan Blessing

Friday, July 23, 2021

Richard Allan Blessing

Age: 80

Toddville

Funeral Date:

Barbara Jane (Lovetinsky) Speicher

Friday, July 23, 2021

Barbara Jane (Lovetinsky) Speicher

Age: 78

Iowa City

Funeral Date:
2 p.m. Monday, 7/26, at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service, Iowa City

Marilyn Kirkwood

Friday, July 23, 2021

Marilyn Kirkwood

Age: 89

Hopkinton

Funeral Date:
11 a.m., Monday, 7/26, at Hopkinton Community Church, Hopkinton

Friday, July 23, 2021

Steven J. Ovel

Age: 73

Cedar Rapids

Funeral Date:
N/A

Foster Gail Baker

Friday, July 23, 2021

Foster Gail Baker

Age: 97

Iowa City

Funeral Date:
N/A

Lonna Rae Forrest

Friday, July 23, 2021

Lonna Rae Forrest

Age: 90

Iowa City

Funeral Date:
N/A