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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 2009
Page
1
Cedar Rapids officials unveiled a flood buyout plan counting more than 1300 flood damaged homes. The City Council endorsed a first come, first served approach, hoping to organize homeowners to act quickly to secure offers.
City officials push for rapid buyouts as absent owners' liens and title issues could delay transfers. A buyout letter is mailed while owners must clear the site of vehicle parts debris and other personal items. Council member Monica Vernon urged clearing yards and securing titles to speed the process.
Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously backs zoning changes to curb downtown alcohol outlets. Proposals establish 500 foot separations between late night drinking venues and 1,000 foot gaps between liquor stores with at least 25 percent alcohol sales across the Pedestrian Mall area from Iowa Avenue to Gilbert Street. County officials cite binge drinking studies linking density to violence. The move follows a 50 percent rise in liquor licenses downtown since 1999.
Cedar Rapids officers face a surge of assaults with 17 cases this year, compared with 30 in all of 2008. Police Chief Greg Graham says additional or different training is being considered as incidents spike in late March and early April.
In Cedar Rapids the flood of stray and feral cats expands after a population control plan stalls. Feeders report pregnant cats near flood damaged homes, including demolished houses, as authorities with the Iowa Humane Alliance note delays in trap and neuter efforts. An estimated 25,000 strays now roam the city, with colonies forming in abandoned properties.
Flood cat fund organized by Suzette Hoyt and Darlene Van Meter aids Time Check area strays. Send checks payable Flood Cats Fund at F and M Bank Cedar Rapids IA and contact Mary Blount to volunteer operations and donations.
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