Homers -- What's going right

GOOD RISK: The $1.3 million loan to the NewBo City Market approved last week by the Cedar Rapids City Council is an investment worth the risk. There's strong organization in the board that so far has raised $1.7 million toward the year-round market project that intends to create a major gathering place also offering entertainment and other activities. Also, the state Vision Iowa Board is considering a grant request and weighs the amount of local money committed.

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SETTLED: Fast-growing North Liberty and Coralville have been arguing for five years about 5,350 acres of unincorporated land between the two cities. Last week, they settled the dispute, clarifying the way for future annexation decisions. Not everyone in the area is happy about the deal but at least a plan is finally in place.

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GPS AID: A global positioning system is tracking Cedar Rapids city vehicles, helping weed out unfounded cases of private property damage and saving taxpayer money. It also assists managers in developing more efficient work schedules for street maintenance crews.

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