Bevs Portrait Graces Timeless 1914 Ramblin Barn
John honors Bev by restoring the 1914 Ramblin Barn and installing artist Mark Benesh's portrait of Bev on the south face. The couple bought the acreage in 1998, and their life centered on the barn gardens and flowers. John cares for the property two days weekly, cherishing memories from their marriage and Bev's secret accordion music.
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Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Marion and surrounding towns debate sales tax for sewer, parks, roads
Tax efforts push for approval average homeowner 4525 on sewer bills over the next 23 years. If same amount went to property tax relief it would save 322 over five years. Over five years another 4 million funds Seventh Avenue Corridor redevelopment in Marion. 2 million for park and trail development and 2.6 million for other community improvements. 6.2 million for road improvements. Informational meetings set for April 20 27 30 at Marion City Hall. Voters in Hi awatha Center Point Robins rejected the sales tax in recent referendums.
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Race and Diversity Forum Explores Community Change in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette hosts a public forum at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art to discuss race and diversity in Linn County. Panelists include Karen Brown of Rockwell Collins and cohosts from Coe College and Diversity Focus. Audience questions will follow moderated remarks.
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Wellington Heights
Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City man charged after breaking car windows and theft
In Iowa City at 1 39 a m a man identified as Michael Lash 20 was found in a vehicle with its rear window broken and items from the car in his pockets. He faces third degree burglary and third offense public intoxication aggravated misdemeanors after witnesses led police to the suspect. A second item notes an early morning assault outside a location in Iowa City with a head injury.
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Multiple Local Public Safety Updates From Iowa City to Cedar Rapids
Reports include a 3:52 a.m. Saturday call to a Burger King on Boyrum Street Iowa City where a man claimed an attacker in a gray Grand Cherokee fled after a 3:20 a.m. encounter. A Moscow derailment left about 20 rail cars off track with no injuries. Cedar Rapids police say Zachary R. Field, 26, of Marion, is jailed on suspicion of second degree sexual abuse involving a 10 year old from 2004 in the 3000 block of Sixth Street SW. investigation considers ties to youth programs. victims have up to 10 years after 18th birthday to report.
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Marion Rejects Sidewalk Requirement For New Developments
Marion City Council votes 5 to 2 against an ordinance mandating sidewalks on every lot within three years of building start. Developers, led by Jim Dyer, argued the economy and existing practice justify maintaining current deferment options. City planning director Tom Treharne cites administrative gains from fewer deferral processes. Council members Nick Glen and Craig Adamson supported the proposal.
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Marion
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Dyer
Tom Treharne
Cedar Rapids Woman Wins 25000 In Wild Bingo Scratch
Johan a Cordell of Cedar Rapids won the top prize of 25000 in the Iowa Lottery Wild Bingo scratch game. She bought the winning ticket at Casey's in Cedar Rapids and claimed the prize at a regional office. The $2 game offers lines and patterns on four bingo cards with 1 in 3.57 odds.
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Johanna Cordell
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