Sioux City Noise Ordinance Aims to Quiet Cars and Boats
Safety Commissioner Ed Colton filed a proposed city noise ordinance targeting motor vehicle and boat noise with limits of 80 decibels at 25 feet for cars and 88 for heavier vehicles. Enforcement rests with police, with testing meters, warnings in Sioux City, and court action for violations. Cedar Rapids and Dubuque pilots are ongoing, while discussion of districts and exemptions continues as officials push public information and training ahead of a July rollout.
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Sioux City
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Ed Colton
Colton
Nance
Donald Canney
Robert O’brien
O’brien
State Department of Environmental Quality
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Terry Markins
Markins
Final Reports From Cancer Crusade Units This Week
Linn county Cancer Crusade reports indicate the buildings division is 100 percent complete with final reports due Friday. Over 2,500 volunteers contributed to education and fundraising across Linn county towns and townships. The Margaret and Howard Hall Radiation Center will host Monday report submissions by local crusade chairs Evelyn Chase and Madge Olson. Funds support cancer education patient services and medical research with a year round American Cancer Society program offering a loan closet transportation nursing home help and counseling services.
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The
Linn County Cancer Crusade
Linn County Cancer Society
Margaret and Howard Hall
Evelyn Chase
Madge Olson
Nance
Linn County
Hall Radiation Center
Big Brother session at Central Y invites volunteers
The Central YMCA hosts a Friday gathering for the Big Brother program. Director Steve Hatfield said 33 mentoring pairings have been made under a Linn County grant. The 6 to 9 p.m. event features superstar competitions in basketball, handball, racquetball, and swimming with a get acquainted hour from 6 to 7. Volunteers are urged to join at the Central Y or by calling 365-1894.
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Steve Hatfield
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Central Y
Hatfield
Big Brothers
YMCA
Cedar Rapids
Board of Supervisors
Entral Y
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GENIE
Singer Company
B.F
Goodrich
Silvertown Belted Steel
F.E.T
Americard
American Express
BF Goodrich
Omy Mechanics
SOO
FC Lence
Av Amenca
BF Goodne Sore
Ener
B.F. Goodrich
S.E
Cancer Crusade
Bob Nance
Congress
Linn
American Cancer Society
Central Ymca
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