Linn County Remains Among Fastest Growing in the State: Cedar Rapids and Marion Headlines, March 18

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Nancy Grindle of the Marion Times writes that Linn-Mar has decided to buy into a secton of the City of Marion's fiber optics network.

More than four years after the flood, the City of Cedar Rapids is set to break ground on a new animal shelter facility. (KWWL)

Rick Smith of the Gazette writes that the Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz wants to use the incident of casino voting fraud as an example for why voter ID is necessary.

Linn and Johnson Counties remain among the fastest growing in the state. (Gazette)

Four people were injured in a crash near Benton County. (KCRG)

It's good to know kids test well in this at least. (KCRG)

Mike Hlas of the Gazette notes that for Iowa supposedly playing an easy schedule, five out of 13 of its opponents are still playing. (Gazette)

Congrats to the Linn-Mar Jazz Band for placing third at a recent competition.

A bill making concealed weapons permits confidential passed the Iowa House. (Des Moines Register)

The Iowa Senate approved a bill aimed at corporations who use expensive vehicle purchases as mobile tax shelters. (Des Moines Register)

Hmm, secret menu items of Marion restaurants. I smell a fun future feature. (Yahoo News)

A happy welcome back to you, Senator. (Des Moines Register)