Four Republicans to speak at Cedar Rapids forum today
The four 2nd District GOP hopefuls Steve Rathje Christopher Reed Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Rob Gettemy will speak at a noon luncheon forum of the Five Seasons Republican Women’s Club at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The one hour event includes opening statements questions and closing remarks. In Iowa City Brian Ries 19 of Toddville remains in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on I 380 Cedar Rapids. He lost control hit a guard rail and was ejected onto a grassy area before being airlifted to Iowa City hospital. The crash remains under investigation.
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Gazette Seeks Readers Input On News Habits
The Gazette invites public feedback on reading habits and preferred news coverage. A telephone interview and an online survey this week ask about expectations and what makes the paper relevant. Participants can complete the survey at gazetteonline.com/survey.
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On Your Mind: reader views on named comments
The reader urges GazetteOnline to adopt real names for comments, citing The New York Times on shifts away from anonymous posting. The note endorses accountability and asks for briefer, transparent engagement.
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Cedar Rapids schools cut 49 teaching jobs for 2010-11
The Cedar Rapids School District approves a 278.8 million budget cutting 49 full time equivalent teachers and 10 custodians citing declining enrollment. The board raises the tax levy to 15.05 per thousand, with implications for homeowners and businesses. An embezzlement case involving a former clerk is noted with planned internal controls.
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Czech Village museum revival marks weekend opening
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library moves to 87 16th Ave SW Cedar Rapids in the Kosek Building and opens with Rising Above: The Story of a People and the Flood. Free admission Saturday and Sunday. The 9,600 square foot space will include a classroom, store, and offices as staff relocate from Marion.
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
National Czech and Slovak Museum opens exhibition Rising Above
Grand opening weekend for the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library features the exhibit Rising Above the Story of a People and the Flood. The event includes a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Saturday with Gov. Culver and Czech officials attending. Admission free noon to 4 p.m. on opening days. later rates set. Regular hours 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Information channels provided.
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College Community approves 1-cent levy cut for property owners
The College Community school board kept levy rate at 17.20 per 1000 while budget totals reach 61.4 million for next year. Growth in taxable value and TIF expirations drive the levy shift, with homeowners facing tax increases under revised state formulas.
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Cedar Rapids
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