Crime victims embrace rights in Cedar Rapids week events
Crosses with victims names were set at Sunner Memorial Park for National Crime Victims Rights Week. Attendees included Sue Price, whose sister Teresa Osburn was killed in 2002 by a drunken driver. Officials highlighted progress for victims rights and noted a Reagan tribute and a police honor for Graham Campsure. A candlelight vigil and other events will run through the week.
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Lonestar delight greets Cedar Rapids crowd with fan participation
Lonestar delivered a two hour show at the U S Cellular Center featuring humorous banter and audience involvement. Lead singer Richie McDonald shared hotel anecdotes as fans invited on stage during Mr Mom and TGIF performances. Jedd Hughes opened with a 10 song set, offering intimate acoustic style before Lonestar closed with lively lighting and confetti.
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Cedar Rapids
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Freedom Festival Fireworks to Move Downtown Show Adjustments
Eastern Iowa Freedom Festival officials plan fireworks changes for the July 4 show to stay downtown. They propose smaller shells and proximate fireworks after last year’s 40 burn holes on the Great America building, with the barge moved north toward May’s Island and approvals needed from the fire marshal, Linn County supervisors, and the sheriff.
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Cedar Rapids school budget trims rate 4 percent for homeowners
Cedar Rapids proposed 173 million budget cuts the school tax rate from 15.75 to 15.29 per 1000 valuing a 4 percent drop for residential property owners. The plan raises income surtax from 3 to 5 percent next year, yielding a net 1.7 percent overall tax increase. Residential owner of 100 000 value saves about 28 dollars. commercial 500 000 saves 231. The board meets at 7 p m after a 4 45 p m work session in the Educational Service Center and the hearing will be televised.
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Cedar Rapids
Steve Graham
Teachers’ Union
Graham
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