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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 2001
Page
13
Walter J. Fogel, 80, died Tuesday at Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Shelly Funeral Home in Manchester.
Jean M. Huelsenbeck 72 of Hallmark Care Center Mount Vernon formerly of Vinton and Center Point died Tuesday morning April 3 2001 after a long illness. Arrangements are pending at Papich Kuba Funeral Home East Cedar Rapids.
An obituary note outlines how In Memory Of announcements are submitted with write by deadlines Monday to Friday. It notes pricing at 35 cents per word, photos at $10 each, and a contact number 398 8221 for questions.
The Gazette lists deadlines and formatting rules for death notices and obituaries. Submissions accepted Mon to Fri 9 am to 7 pm, Sat 12:30 pm to 7 pm, Sun and holidays 4 to 7 pm. Notices with arrangements, survivors, and a photo appear as a news item. extra material billed at 35 cents per word.
Des Moines committee approves a bill declaring English the common language of Iowa with a requirement that state and local government business be conducted in English. Sen. Steve King criticizes the version as lacking substance while advocates warn of stigma for non fluent speakers.
Des Moines reports say three governors urged expanding Iowa’s 22 year old bottle deposit law as lawmakers prepare final month. Grocers led rallies seeking to dump expansion while witnesses argued for curbside and center-based redemption options and kept the current nickel deposit.
West Union bids for the Airport Runway Lighting project range from 43 500 to 51 631 with K W Electric the sole bid meeting both 15 day and June 30 deadlines. Anamosa reports Jones County approves a two district agricultural land preservation and general use ordinance effective after publication.
Fayette New Jersey businessman David Bolger proposes two $25,000 matching grants for the Big Rock Golf Course and the Fayette Opera House. Each project must raise $25,000 between March 15 and August 24, with city administration of funds but no Bolger money or city funds used for the match. Other notes include golf funds of about $300,000 toward a 9 to 18 hole expansion and a new clubhouse, and Opera House repairs needing $59,000 with $9,000 raised so far. ANAMOSA The school board approves the fiscal 2002 budget of $10,908,000, $232,000 less than 2001, while the property tax levy rises 20 cents per $1,000 to $15.37 due to higher expenses.
Mount Pleasant a committee to explore options for a new library focusing on planning fundraising and building support. Martha Potts Bell urges partnerships with Iowa Wesleyan Southeastern Community College schools and industries to change stereotypes. Independence district eyes $260000 in savings via staff reductions with seven positions not refilled. Cedar Falls mayor criticizes delay in action on alleged pyramid scheme case as prosecutors decide on charges.
Linn County boards and council meetings fill the day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with events in Cedar Rapids Hiawatha and other towns. The day also features a Summit for Investment in the New American City with President Bush, Lent events, a Holmes Brothers concert, tax help, and library activities.
Linn County arrests list several drunken driving charges with times and locations including Lisa A. Tomberlin at Johnson Avenue and Ellis Boulevard NW at 11 30 p.m. Monday Katie L. Busker on Mount Vernon Road near Highway 13 at 3 a.m. Tuesday Rebecca L. Remington on Eighth Avenue SW at 6 10 p.m. Monday Traci L. Hawker at Highways 151 and 13 in Marion at 1 26 a.m. Tuesday plus a Monday brief of fires and thefts at multiple addresses.
The Gazette lists recent births from St. Luke's Cedar Rapids and Mercy Iowa City. Maxwell, Ryan, Jacob, and Taylor Jade are newborns with timestamps for each birth and the parents' names and residence. Contact Cedar Rapids or Iowa City offices to place notices.
Linn-Mar school board certifies a 57 million dollar budget for 2001 02 with a 59 cent per thousand property tax rate increase to 16 52. The higher levy funds 12 million in construction bonds and a state value assessment change. Homeowners with a 100000 value face about 55 more in school taxes. The residential value used for taxes rises to 56.27 percent from 54.85.
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